Lumix S9vs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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