Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399 (+£1,100)

2023

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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 S5 IIX

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Full spec comparison

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

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