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 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 IIE is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
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Lumix S1 IIE
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,680,000)
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 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 2mm thinner than Lumix S1 IIE.
Lumix G9 II is 136 g lighter than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
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 IIE
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 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 IIE
35.8 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
852 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 IIE: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.37, 102.36, 91.69
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
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 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
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 IIE?
Lumix G9 II scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix S1 IIE — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1 IIE 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 IIE have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 136 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1 IIE weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S1 IIE: 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 IIE, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S1 IIE at $2,499. The Lumix G9 II is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.