Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Lumix S1 II is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 II
Wins
Lumix S9
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 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 S1 II is 8mm wider, 28mm taller, and 45mm thicker than Lumix S9.
Lumix S1 II is 314 g heavier than Lumix S9.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 47mm Lumix S9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 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 S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S9
126 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S9
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
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 S1 II
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix S1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S9
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
486 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
470 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
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 S1 II or Lumix S9?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix S9 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S9?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix S9 is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S9 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S9?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S9?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S9 weighs 486 g, so the Lumix S9 is 314 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S9 record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S9: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S9 weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 470 shots for the Lumix S9, giving the Lumix S9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S9 at $1,499. The Lumix S9 is $1,700 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.