Panasonic
Lumix S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Sigma
FP2
Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2026
FP2 is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S9
Wins
FP2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BFP2 has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ALumix S9 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- ALumix S9 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (470 shots vs 370 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S9
126 × 74 × 47 mm
486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Lumix S9 is 14mm wider, 3mm taller, and 6mm thicker than FP2.
Lumix S9 is 26 g heavier than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 47mm Lumix S9 · 41mm FP2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S9
126 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S9
126 × 47 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S9
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 S9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Lumix S9 supports it
Wi-Fi
Only Lumix S9 supports it
Bluetooth
Only Lumix S9 supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FP2
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FP2 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Weight
460 g vs 486 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S9
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact FF
- ✓Creator LUT features
- ✓Open gate
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Single slot
- –Limited pro controls
FP2
Pros
- ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
- ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
- ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
- ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
- ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21
Cons
- –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
- –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
- –Electronic shutter only
- –No headphone jack (USB audio only)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix S9
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S9 or FP2?
Lumix S9 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for FP2 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S9 and FP2?
Lumix S9 is 24.2 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the FP2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S9 and FP2 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S9 or the FP2?
Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S9 and FP2?
Lumix S9 weighs 486 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the FP2 is 26 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S9 and FP2 record 4K video?
Lumix S9: 4K up to 29.97p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix S9 and FP2 weather sealed?
Lumix S9: Yes. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 470 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S9 and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the Lumix S9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S9 launched at $1,499 and FP2 at $2,199. The Lumix S9 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sigma press materials.