Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Lumix S5 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix G9 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 II | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | -5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 II | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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