Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9W-K Black 2025
Panasonic
33 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9W-K | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 7 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9W-K Black 2025
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R a7R V
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.