Panasonic Lumix S9 is one of the smallest full-frame interchangeable lens cameras in the market. Here is a real-life scaled size comparison of the S9 with some of its FF rivals, namely A7C Mark II, S5 Mark II, EOS R8, and Zf, followed by a specs and feature comparison table.
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Front View
Nikon Zf vs Panasonic S5 II vs Canon R8 vs Panasonic S9 vs Sony A7C Mark II Front View Size Comparison
Top View
Panasonic S5 II vs Canon R8 vs Sony A7C Mark II vs Nikon Zf vs Panasonic S9 Top View Size Comparison
Back View
Nikon Zf vs Panasonic S5 II vs Canon R8 vs Panasonic S9 vs Sony A7C Mark II Back View Size Comparison
Panasonic Lumix S9 vs Sony A7C II, Sigma fp, Canon EOS R8 and Nikon Zf Feature Comparison
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |  |  |  |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix S9 | Sony Alpha A7C Mark II | Panasonic S5 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 | Nikon Zf |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.0 MP | 33.0 MP | 24.0 MP | 24.0 MP | 25.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2024-05-22 | 2023-08-29 | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-09-20 |
| Camera Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | Full frame | Full frame | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 64000( expands to 50 - 204800) |
| Lens Mount | Leica L | Sony E | Leica L | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 6.5 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 6.5 stops) | Digital only | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | | | | |
| Weight | 486g | 514g | 740g | 461g | 710g |
| Dimensions | 126 x 74 x 47mm | 124 x 71 x 63mm | 134 x 102 x 90mm | 133 x 86 x 70mm | 144 x 103 x 49mm |
| Weather Sealing | | | | | |
| Focus Points | 779 | 759 | 779 | 1053 | 273 |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | | | | |
| Focus Stacking | | | | | |
| Post Focus | | | | | |
| Focus Bracket | | | | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 60 sec | 30 sec | 60 sec | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/4000sec | 1/8000sec | 1/4000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 30.0fps | 10.0fps | 9.0fps | 6.0fps | 14.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 5952 x 3968 | 3840 x 2160 | 5952 x 3968 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 60p,50p, 30p, 25p, 24p | 60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p | 30p, 25p, 24p | 60p,30p,24p | 60p,30p, 25p, 24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Battery Life | 470 | 540 | 370 | 290 | 380 |
| Battery Model | DMW-BLJ31 | NP-FZ100 | DMW-BLJ31 | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
| Webcam | | | | | |
| Anti Flicker | | | | | |
| Microphone Port | | | | | |
| Headphone Port | | | | | |
| Wifi | | | | | |
| Weather Sealing | | | | | |
| Timelapse | | | | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" | 3.00" | 3.00" | 3.20" |
| Screen dots | 1840000 | 1030000 | 1840000 | 1620000 | 2100000 |
| Touch Screen | | | | | |
| Viewfinder | | | | | |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | | | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | | | | |
| AF Joystick | | | | | |
| Bluetooth | | | | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | | | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | | | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | | | | |
| Live Composition | | | | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
