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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

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Pros

  • are well built and offer great features at competitive pricing
  • G9 makes quick work of moving subjects
  • the G9 handles admirably well

Cons

  • Less familiar outside But not wholly unfamiliar
  • intermittently snowing hard and blowing cold wind
  • not only the sensor is smaller

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 20.3 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 22
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Pros

  • are well built and offer great features at competitive pricing
  • G9 makes quick work of moving subjects
  • the G9 handles admirably well
  • Image Quality While overall image quality is excellent
  • excellent integrated stabilization
  • high-quality video is a breeze
  • The build is sturdy with a die-cast magnesium chassis and is environmentally sealed
  • lightweight
  • portable
  • and perfect for travel
  • fast and quiet AF

Cons

  • Less familiar outside But not wholly unfamiliar
  • intermittently snowing hard and blowing cold wind
  • not only the sensor is smaller
  • the noise does increase noticeably
  • didn't take long to feel at home from the new system
  • everything is smaller
  • Camera s Spot Metering
  • Expensive vs Cheap Photo Gear
  • no viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting
  • Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
  • no flash is included or built in

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20.3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Effective pixels20.3 Mpx
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
Minimum aperture22
Maximum aperture22
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • One Shot Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)225
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Photography features
Shooting modesScene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Number of exposures3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Flash sync speed1/250s
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Flash metering systemTTL
Scene modes
  • Panorama
  • Landscape
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • LPCM
Wind filteryes
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Dimensions
Weight9.49 oz
Width5.39 in
Height2.54 in
Depth1.31 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)890
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery voltage7.2 V
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
Languages supportJPN
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution3680000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.66 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Separate info displayyes
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Video recording limit130.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)180.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Orange,Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.31
  • RAW
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version3.1
Microphone portyes
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Firewireno

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (36)

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards
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Published: 19.04.2018
The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards

Shutterbug, a member of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), once again teamed up with over two dozen other member magazines from around the world to select the winners in the annual TIPA World Awards for the best photo products of 2018 in 40 different categories. We’ve included 24 of the just announced 2018 award winners below, with write-ups and product images provided TIPA. Click on the product name to see more information including our reviews.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Review: Panasonic's Lumix G9 is worthy of flagship status
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New Atlas
Published: 01.05.2018
Review: Panasonic's Lumix G9 is worthy of flagship status

Panasonic's new photography flagship takes some useful steps forward from the video powerhouse GH5, from upgraded autofocus and image stabilization to 20 fps burst speed and a massive 80-megapixel high resolution mode. Here are our thoughts and sample images.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix G9 Expert Review
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ePHOTOzine
Panasonic Lumix G9 Expert Review
5.0

We review the new Panasonic Lumix G9, Panasonic flagship 20mp Micro Four Thirds camera with interchangeable lenses, high-speed shooting, and 80mp high-resolution mode.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 FIRST LOOK: Panasonic DC-G9
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Photo Review
Published: 08.11.2017
FIRST LOOK: Panasonic DC-G9

Panasonic's latest interchangeable-lens camera combines a weather-sealed body with superior performance that can deliver high-resolution stills and 4K video clips.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic G9 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 08.11.2017
Panasonic G9 Review | Camera Decision
3.9

Panasonic G9 is a 20.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount. Read our G9 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic G9 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.11.2017
Panasonic G9 Review
5.0

The Panasonic G9 is to photos what the GH5 is to video. See our Panasonic G9 review for all the details!

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 18.12.2017
Panasonic Lumix G9
4.5

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Published: 08.01.2018
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
4.6

We update our First Look at Panasonic's latest interchangeable-lens camera, the DC-G9, with results of our standard tests and an evaluation of its ergonomics.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Camera gear of the year 2018 - Cameralabs
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Published: 03.12.2018
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2018 was a strong year in the photography world with a lot of exciting new cameras, lenses and accessories. In my camera gear of the year guide I'll highlight the highest-performing, most useful and enjoyable products I've reviewed this year!…

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic G9 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 30.11.2017
Panasonic G9 Review | Photography Blog
5.0

Panasonic have enjoyed a lot of success with the video-centric GH5 camera, and now they've turned their attention to the enthusiast and professional stills photographer with the release of the exciting new G9. Read our in-depth Panasonic G9 review now to find out more...

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Best cameras for sports and action
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Published: 09.10.2020
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What's the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Gear Review: The Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera
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Published: 29.11.2018
Gear Review: The Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Best cameras under $2000
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Published: 11.08.2020
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What’s the best camera for under $2000? These capable cameras costing less than $2000 should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing under $2000 and recommended the best.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix G9 review
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Published: 07.11.2019
Panasonic Lumix G9 review
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The Panasonic Lumix G9 is a great camera for stills, but doesn't skimp on video features either – is this the best Lumix G of all?

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Review: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9LEICA camera – prime photography (Review)
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Published: 28.03.2018
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4.6

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