Panasonic Lumix S9 DC-S9NK Jet Black
Combining a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 30fps mechanical burst and LUMIX Lab's ultra-fast Wi‑Fi, this camera stands out for instant smartphone transfer of high‑quality stills and 4K video. Its lightweight 499g body houses in‑body stabilization and a colorful, compact design with open‑gate flexible framing for multiple aspect ratios from a single shot. It’s best for social‑media‑focused beginners and vloggers who need seamless connectivity and versatile content creation on the go.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average build (23th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | MP4, MOV, JPEG, RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Battery Life | 450 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S9 DC-S9NK | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S9 DC-S9NK | 90.3 | 90 | 23.3 | 84 | 57.3 | 46.7 | 92.5 | 81.5 | 77.1 | 79.8 | 67.5 | 69.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 88.9 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.6 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 64 | 93 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.5 | 83.5 | 93 | 92 | 93.3 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.1 | 87.8 | 99.5 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 63 | 97.1 | 81.5 | 97.7 | 93 | 92 | 83.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.6 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 83.8 | 38.8 | 93.9 | 81.5 | 0 | 93 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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