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 S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 1.4 years newer.
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Lumix G9 II
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Lumix S1R II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 70 frames)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 800 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 40 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Resolution (44.3 MP vs 25.2 MP)
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 S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 2mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
Lumix G9 II is 137 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 92mm Lumix S1R 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 S1R 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 S1R II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 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 S1R 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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 70 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 90.1
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 795 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R 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
Resolution
44.3 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.8
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –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 landscape, Lumix G9 II or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix G9 II — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 137 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S1R 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 S1R II, giving the Lumix G9 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix G9 II is $1,400 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.