Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9 II→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9 II

£1499

2023

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Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (-£200)

2024

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix G9 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Lumix S9

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9 II	Lumix S9
Price	£1,499	£1,299
Released	2023	2024	↑
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), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	680 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g body only	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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