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 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix S1 II
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 10 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has lower Weight (658 g vs 800 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 2mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix G9 II is 142 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
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 II: 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 90.1
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 70 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, MOV, MP4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.8
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Lumix G9 II or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1 II — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 142 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix G9 II is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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