Upgrade Guide

Lumix G9 II→Lumix S5 IIX

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

G9 II

£1,399

2023

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Upgrade to

Lumix

S5 IIX

£1,599 (+£200)

2023

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The S5 IIX offers little measurable spec improvement over the G9 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	G9 II	S5 IIX
Price	£1,399	£1,599
Released	2023	2023
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	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	↓
Battery Life	680 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g (body only)	740g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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