Lumix S9vs OM-3
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-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-3 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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