Lumix S9vs OM-5
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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