Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9W-K Black 2025
Panasonic
33 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
Olympus
86 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Vlogging
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9W-K | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 200★ |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| 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)
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.