Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix G9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Lumix S9. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Lumix G9
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life400 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S9 | Lumix G9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 658g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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