Panasonic
Lumix G9
Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
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 7.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G9
Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 IIE has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix G9
137 × 97 × 92 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
Lumix G9 is 5mm shorter than Lumix S1 IIE but it is also 3mm wider.
Lumix G9 is 136 g lighter than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix G9 · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G9
137 × 97 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
137 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G9
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
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.9, 97.3, 91.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 794 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 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
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G9
Pros
- ✓60fps electronic burst
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Large EVF
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by G9 II
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix G9 or Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix S1 IIE scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix G9 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G9 and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 is 20.3 MP and Lumix S1 IIE is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S1 IIE captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G9 and Lumix S1 IIE have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G9 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G9 or the Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 reaches 60 fps electronic. Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G9 and Lumix S1 IIE?
Lumix G9 weighs 658 g and Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g, so the Lumix G9 is 136 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G9 and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
Lumix G9: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix G9 and Lumix S1 IIE weather sealed?
Lumix G9: Yes. Lumix S1 IIE: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G9 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 IIE, giving the Lumix G9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G9 launched at $1,699 and Lumix S1 IIE at $2,499. The Lumix G9 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.