Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399 (+£1,850)

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 IIX

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9	Lumix S5 IIX
Price	£549	£2,399
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect DFD	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	↓
Battery Life	400 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g (body only)	740g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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