Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
Panasonic
77 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022
OM System
81 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Wedding Events
Video
Travel
Product Photography
Photography
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-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)
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 20250.069score per dollar
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 20220.109score per dollar
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 29 specs.
