Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Black 2025
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
74 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Vlogging
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | Leica SL SL3-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 50★ |
| Processor | — | Maestro IV |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.265 Long GOP, H.264 Long GOP, MOV | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | 315 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Black 2025
- Strong battery (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong burst (85th percentile)85th %ile
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong video (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.