Lumix S9vs Go Gen 2
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | N/A |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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