Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix Lumix S5 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 II

£1999 (+£1,450)

2023

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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 II

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Resolution

24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate

30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical vs 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
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Battery life

740 shots (CIPA) vs 400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9	Lumix S5 II
Price	£549	£1,999
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps	6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect DFD	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)	5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	400 shots (CIPA)	740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	658g (body only)	740g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II

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