Upgrade Guide
Lumix S9→Lumix Lumix S5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Lumix S5 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most S9 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Lumix S5
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
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Battery life~470 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | -1.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | -1.8 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S9 | Lumix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 403g (body only) | 714g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
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