Upgrade Guide
Lumix GX9→Lumix Lumix S5D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Lumix S5D improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GX9 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Lumix S5D
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~430 shots (CIPA) vs ~260 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2024 vs 2018)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GX9 | Lumix S5D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.4 | ||
| Documentary | +3.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +2.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GX9 | Lumix S5D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £428 used | £495 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 4 stops (Dual I.S.) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g (with battery) | 714g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, tilting, 2.76M dots | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.24M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD slots |
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