Panasonic LUMIX S1 II vs Panasonic LUMIX S9

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S9 has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $2,999).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 II has a better continuous shooting (60 fps vs 30 fps).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S9 has a better weight (486g (1.07 lb) vs 780g (1.72 lb)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 II has a better low light af (-7 EV vs -6 EV).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S1 II
Panasonic
$2,999
Panasonic LUMIX S9
Panasonic
$1,499
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP24.2 MP
Max Image Size6K6K
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/160001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting60 fps30 fps
Buffer (RAW)150 shots150 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution6K6K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log / HLGV-Log / V-Log L / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesNo
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points779779
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-7 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution5.76M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.78xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3"
LCD Resolution1.84M dots1.84M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.2v5.2
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,999$1,499
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyAluminum Alloy
Dimensions136ร—99ร—88 mm126ร—73.9ร—46.7 mm
Weight780g (1.72 lb)486g (1.07 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)โˆ’470 shots
Battery Life (LCD)โˆ’470 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLK22DMW-BLK22