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 S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Lumix S9 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9 II
Wins
Lumix S9
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S9 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
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 S9
126 × 74 × 47 mm
486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
Lumix G9 II is 8mm wider, 28mm taller, and 43mm thicker than Lumix S9.
Lumix G9 II is 172 g heavier than Lumix S9.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix G9 II · 47mm Lumix S9
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 S9
126 × 74 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 S9
126 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S9
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 S9: 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
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
486 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
470 shots vs 390 shots — 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
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
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 S9
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact FF
- ✓Creator LUT features
- ✓Open gate
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Single slot
- –Limited pro controls
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 video, Lumix G9 II or Lumix S9?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix S9 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S9?
Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP and Lumix S9 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S9 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 II or the Lumix S9?
Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S9?
Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g and Lumix S9 weighs 486 g, so the Lumix S9 is 172 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S9 record 4K video?
Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S9: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Lumix G9 II and Lumix S9 weather sealed?
Lumix G9 II: Yes. Lumix S9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 II and 470 shots for the Lumix S9, giving the Lumix S9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 II launched at $1,899 and Lumix S9 at $1,499. The Lumix S9 is $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.