Panasonic
Lumix S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S9
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- ALumix S9 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 95 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix S9
126 × 74 × 47 mm
486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Lumix S9 is 4mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 36mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Lumix S9 is 209 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 47mm Lumix S9 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S9
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S9: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 S9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Motorcycle
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
486 g vs 695 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 vlogging, Lumix S9 or Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S9 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7 V — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S9 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S9 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S9 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S9 or the Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S9 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S9 weighs 486 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Lumix S9 is 209 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S9 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Lumix S9: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S9 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Lumix S9: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 470 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S9 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S9 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Lumix S9 is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.