Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix Lumix S9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix S5. 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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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
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 | Lumix S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Street | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S5 | Lumix S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 413g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 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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