Who should buy the Lumix S9?

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

What is the Lumix S9 best used for?

Travel, Vlogging & Video, Street, Portrait, Landscape.

How much does the Lumix S9 cost in the UK?

The Lumix S9 starts from £1299 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

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Lumix S9

Name: Lumix S9
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

The Lumix S9 is Panasonic's smallest and lightest full-frame camera — a compact L-mount body aimed squarely at content creators and travel photographers. It features a 24.2MP sensor, Real-time LUT support for unique colour styles, a large tilting touchscreen, and a minimalist design. The most accessible entry into the full-frame L-mount system.

GearFrame's Take

The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.

Starting from

£1299 new

Average price across retailers: ~£1399

Available at 4 retailers

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Core

Released

2024

Sensor

24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS

Resolution

24.2 MP

Mount

Leica L mount

Dimensions

124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm

Weight

413g (with battery)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition

Stabilisation

IBIS — up to 5 stops

Burst Rate

30fps electronic

Battery Life

~310 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p

Viewfinder

None — rear screen only

Screen

3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-II slot

Connectivity

USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Who should buy this

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

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Travel

9.0

Vlogging & Video

9.0

Street

9.0

Portrait

7.0

Landscape

7.0

Sports

4.0

✅ Great For

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Travel Smallest full-frame camera available — fits in a jacket pocket with a pancake lens.

🎬

Vlogging & Video 10-bit 4K/60p and Real-time LUT make this a compelling compact video tool.

🏙️

Street Compact and discreet. Full-frame rendering gives street shots real character.

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Portrait Full-frame sensor delivers good subject separation. AF is adequate for static subjects.

🏔️

Landscape Full-frame dynamic range is strong. No EVF makes bright daylight composition trickier.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Sports Contrast-detect AF struggles with fast-moving subjects.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →