Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Black 2025
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
vs
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Garmin
27 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Vlogging
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | Garmin Varia RCT715 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.265 Long GOP, H.264 Long GOP, MOV | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| 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
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (26th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9
Scores 76 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
