S5ii 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
SourcePanasonic Lumix S5II vs Panasonic LUMIX S9
Reddit head-to-head
106 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 45 lean toward Panasonic Lumix S5II, 29 toward Panasonic LUMIX S9, and 32 don't pick a side.
Panasonic Lumix S5II · 45Neutral · 32Panasonic LUMIX S9 · 29
Why Redditors pick the Panasonic Lumix S5II
S5II will suit you just right
arcticrobot in r/Lumix
SourceG9ii is much improved over G9 (everything, from sensor to AF subject detection and tracking)
YourselfInOthrsShoes in r/Lumix
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Panasonic LUMIX S9
Lumix body with AWB often give more accurate colors
XperiaTizen 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
SourceLUT button is a no-brainer for this kind of run and gun shooting
aornic 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
1001 Reddit mentions
CA$2,097.99
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Panasonic LUMIX S9
969 Reddit mentions
CA$1,648.00
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lens ecosystem
video quality
image quality
portability
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autofocus
build quality
stabilization
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Products
#2
Panasonic
CA$2,097.99
Lumix S5II
70.1/100
1001 opinionsReddit score
RedDB's algorithmic rating based only on relevant Reddit opinions.
It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.
Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.
The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.
837 positive14 neutral150 negative
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#10
Panasonic
CA$1,648.00
LUMIX S9
64.3/100
969 opinionsReddit score
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It uses one opinion per author: their highest-upvoted mention.
Evidence volume, recency, and votes affect the result.
The opinion count and sentiment bar include all analyzed relevant opinions; the bar does not represent the score out of 100.
753 positive10 neutral206 negative
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Panasonic Lumix S5II or Panasonic LUMIX S9?
106 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 45 lean toward Panasonic Lumix S5II, 29 toward Panasonic LUMIX S9, and 32 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Panasonic Lumix S5II.
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 1001 Reddit mentions, while Panasonic LUMIX S9 has 78% positive sentiment over 969 mentions.
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