Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix S5 II

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 II

£1999 (+£700)

2023

✅

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 S5 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S9	Lumix S5 II
Price	£1,299	£1,999
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p	6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	30fps electronic	30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	413g (with battery)	740g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Leica L mount	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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