Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (-£1,100)

2024

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix S5 IIX. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Lumix S9

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5 IIX	Lumix S9
Price	£2,399	£1,299
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	740g body only	413g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-II slot

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