Panasonic Lumix G9

The ultimate flagship mirrorless for stills photography

Panasonic Lumix G9
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-G9

Key Features

SENSOR 20.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Venus Engine with high-speed signal processing
AUTOFOCUS DFD (Depth From Defocus) system with 225 focus areas
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; utilizes contrast-based DFD technology
VIDEO 4K UHD at 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 providing up to 6.5 stops compensation
BURST RATE Up to 20 fps (AFC) or 60 fps (AFS) electronic shutter
VIEWFINDER 3.68m-dot OLED EVF with 0.83x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.0, HDMI Type A, mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Dual SD UHS-II card slots
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, splash, dust, and freeze-proof
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 400 shots per charge (CIPA) using DMW-BLF19

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix G9

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G9

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Panasonic Lumix G9 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix G9

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 200-25600 (expandable to 100)
Autofocus Contrast AF with DFD technology
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 20 fps (AFC) / 60 fps (AFS)
Video 4K 60p/50p, 1080p 180fps
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization
Viewfinder 3.68m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 658g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm