Panasonic DC-S9NGA9
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong video (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong evf (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 470 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic DC-S9NGA9 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1102 | 579 | 723 | 609 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic DC-S9NGA9 | 97.7 | 92.7 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 94.5 | 54.5 | 94.5 | 86.9 | 90.5 | 86.9 | 88.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.6 | 96.7 | 94.9 | 93.5 | 98.1 | 96.9 | 98.2 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.3 | 95.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.6 | 98.9 | 97.1 | 78.4 | 96.2 | 76.4 | 94 | 86.9 | 95.6 | 98 | 98.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 90.5 | 95.3 | 93.5 | 98.7 | 63.8 | 97.1 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.3 | 99.6 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 86.9 | 95.6 | 98 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.9 | 97.8 | 84.9 | 94.9 | 85.6 | 47.4 | 95.5 | 86.9 | 89.2 | 88.4 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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