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 S1H
Video-first full-frame with unlimited 6K recording and V-Log.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2019
Lumix G9 II is 4.3 years newer.
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Lumix G9 II
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Lumix S1H
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 70 frames)
- BLumix S1H has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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 S1H
151 × 114 × 110 mm
1164 g (2.57 lb / 41.06 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 17mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than Lumix S1H.
Lumix G9 II is 506 g lighter than Lumix S1H.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 110mm Lumix S1H
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 S1H
151 × 114 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 S1H
151 × 110 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1H
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 S1H: 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
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 70 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
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 1164 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1H
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 114.2, 110.4
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
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 (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 S1H
Pros
- ✓Unlimited recording
- ✓Netflix approved
- ✓Dual native ISO
Cons
- –Heavy
- –Older AF
- –24MP stills
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 sports, Lumix G9 II or Lumix S1H?
Lumix G9 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1H — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1H?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1H is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1H have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1H has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S1H?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1H reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1H?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S1H weighs 1164 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 506 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1H record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1H weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S1H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 400 shots for the Lumix S1H, giving the Lumix S1H the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S1H at $3,999. The Lumix G9 II is $2,100 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.