Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Silver 2025
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Travel
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Streaming
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 8.300000190734863 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | 470 shots★ | 380 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Silver 2025
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Silver 20250.011score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 20240.005score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Silver 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Silver 2025
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 91 overall, wins 2 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.
