Panasonic LUMIX G9
Panasonic

LUMIX G9

$1,699~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: November 16, 2017
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor
20.3MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
20fps
Burst
225
AF Points

Who the Panasonic LUMIX G9 is for

The Panasonic LUMIX G9 is a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • Panasonic's photo-focused Micro Four Thirds flagship, a 20MP body with up to 20 fps shooting.
  • Powerful 5-axis IBIS, an 80MP high-res mode and a top status LCD.
  • Weather sealing, dual slots and 4K/60p video in a rugged, fast enthusiast body.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 20fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

How the Panasonic LUMIX G9 compares to other Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 29 Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight658g (1.45 lb)joint 8th heaviest of 29
Price (MSRP)$1,699joint 13th most expensive of 29
Resolution20.3MPjoint 13th highest of 29
4K frame rate60pjoint 4th fastest of 25

What Micro Four Thirds means in practice

A Micro Four Thirds sensor at 20.3MP doubles the effective focal length of any lens mounted on it, so telephoto reach comes cheaply in both size and money and wide-angle coverage costs more of both. It is the smallest of the three formats here, and the systems built around it are correspondingly compact.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeDigital Live MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds
Image ProcessorVenus Engine
Effective Resolution20.3 MP
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)200 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 – 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting20 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 180p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log L / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points225
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.68M dots
EVF Magnification0.83x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2
USBUSB-C 3.1
Memory Card Slots2x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$1,699
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.9×97.3×91.6 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)400 shots
Battery Life (LCD)440 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLF19

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