Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Panasonic
Lumix S1
Original L-mount full-frame hybrid that launched the S series.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix G9 II is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix S1
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 90 frames)
- BLumix S1 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix S1
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 15mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 7mm thinner than Lumix S1.
Lumix G9 II is 363 g lighter than Lumix S1.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 97mm Lumix S1
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G9 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 90 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
400 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Lumix S1
Pros
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Strong video
Cons
- –Older AF
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by S5 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix G9 II or Lumix S1?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S1 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S1?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S1 weighs 1021 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 363 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 400 shots for the Lumix S1, giving the Lumix S1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S1 at $2,499. The Lumix G9 II is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.