Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
Panasonic
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony FX30 FX30
Sony
83 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Vlogging
Beginner
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | Sony FX30 FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP | XAVC S-I, XAVC HS |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong af (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Sony FX30 FX30
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sensor (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 20250.010score per dollar
vs
Sony FX30 FX300.008score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
Sony FX30 FX30
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30 FX30
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
