Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9 Black
A 20.3MP sensor with an 80MP high-resolution mode and 60fps electronic burst shooting makes this body a speed-focused tool for capturing split-second action. The 3.68M-dot OLED viewfinder with a 120fps refresh rate and blackout-free view provides a clear, real-time window during fast pans, while the 6.5-stop IBIS system enables sharp handheld shots. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need rapid autofocus and high frame rates to freeze motion.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9 | Sony a1 II | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 425 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1406 | 658 | 820 | 476 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9 | 30.8 | 89.8 | 59.4 | 90.8 | 19.4 | 36.6 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 11.2 | 90.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 98.2 | 96 | 99.3 | 63.2 | 88.2 | 81 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 82.9 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.1 | 78.6 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81 | 84.1 | 96.9 | 92.8 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.1 | 93.9 | 89.8 | 99.1 | 62.1 | 44.7 | 99.7 | 92.6 | 87 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.4 | 71.4 | 97.7 | 69.1 | 57 | 91.2 | 98.8 | 50.7 | 92.6 | 70.6 | 82.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.in 1 offer From ₹203,239
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Usage Scores
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