Lumix S9vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Documentary | — |
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