Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix G9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Lumix S5
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
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Battery life~470 shots (CIPA) vs 400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2020 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | -5.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix G9 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 714g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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