Who should buy the 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

How much does the S9 cost in the UK?

The S9 starts from £999 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Lumix

Lumix S9

Name: 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

£999 new

Used from £679 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£1399

Available at 4 retailers

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Wex Photo Video

£999

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eBay used

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£679

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£707

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Value & Depreciation

£1499

Launch price

→

£1299

Today

13%

Value drop

Over ~2 years, this camera has cost roughly £100/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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

403g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

Phase-hybrid 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" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF)

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-II slot

Connectivity

USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

None

Screen Type

Fully articulating

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

470 shots

USB Power

Charges and runs off USB

Dimensions

125 × 74 × 53mm

Weight (Grams)

486g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal, Vehicle

Max Burst Rate

30.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (5.0 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

51200

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

60fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

HDMI Port Type

Micro

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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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

7.3

Street

6.9

Travel

6.4

Wedding & Events

6.0

Vlogging & Video

7.3

Filmmaking

7.0

Documentary

6.9

Sports & Action

6.4

Landscape

6.5

Wildlife

6.7

Casual

6.3

Food

7.6

Macro

8.1

Architecture

7.1

Astrophotography

7.6

Fun & simple

4.2

✅ Great For

🔬

Macro 8.1 Strong on lens reach / ecosystem, screen flexibility and in-camera focus stacking.

🍽️

Food 7.6 Strong on screen flexibility, image quality / low light and autofocus.

🌌

Astrophotography 7.6 Strong on image quality / low light, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🎉

Fun & simple 4.2 Held back by price and ease of use.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →