Lumix S9vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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