Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5 II→Lumix Lumix S9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix S9
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 II | Lumix S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 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 | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 30fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 740g 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 | Leica L-mount | Leica L mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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