I would go for the S5ii and the GX9
OrdinaryOwl-1866 in r/Lumix
SourcePanasonic Lumix S5II vs Panasonic LUMIX S9
Reddit head-to-head
74 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 31 lean toward Panasonic Lumix S5II, 22 toward Panasonic LUMIX S9, and 21 don't pick a side.
Panasonic Lumix S5II · 31 Neutral · 21 Panasonic LUMIX S9 · 22
Why Redditors pick the Panasonic Lumix S5II
S5II will suit you just right
arcticrobot in r/Lumix
SourceS5ii has two memory card slots, and a fan, which are the only factors that really differentiate the video reliability of the S5ii and the S9
ClockworkArcBDO in r/Lumix
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Panasonic LUMIX S9
LUT button is a no-brainer for this kind of run and gun shooting
aornic in r/Lumix
SourceThe S9 and smallish lens is superb when pinned in a tight corner shooting a small ceremony, I love it
poke_pants in r/Lumix
SourceLumix body with AWB often give more accurate colors
XperiaTizen in r/Lumix
SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Panasonic Lumix S5II
828 Reddit mentions
$1507.00
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Panasonic LUMIX S9
777 Reddit mentions
$1209.02
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Panasonic Lumix S5II or Panasonic LUMIX S9?
74 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 31 lean toward Panasonic Lumix S5II, 22 toward Panasonic LUMIX S9, and 21 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit is fairly split — the better pick depends on your priorities.
How do Panasonic Lumix S5II and Panasonic LUMIX S9 compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Panasonic Lumix S5II has 84% positive sentiment over 828 Reddit mentions, while Panasonic LUMIX S9 has 78% positive sentiment over 777 mentions.