Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix Lumix G9

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549 (-£1,850)

2017

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S5 IIX. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Lumix G9

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Burst rate

20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

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

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