Upgrade Guide
Lumix S9→Lumix FZ82D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ82D offers little measurable spec improvement over the S9. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | S9 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.8 | ||
| Street | -2.3 | ||
| Travel | -1.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -3.6 | ||
| Documentary | -2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -3.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | -3.5 | ||
| Macro | -3.5 | ||
| Architecture | -3.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -5.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S9 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £379 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 403g (body only) | 596g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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