Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9NS Silver
The Panasonic LUMIX S9 combines a full-frame sensor with IBIS in a compact body, providing stabilization for handheld stills. Its unknown autofocus and video performance translate to limited versatility, with a video score of 18.5/100 and a weakest wedding/events rating of 14.2. This camera suits beginners practicing still photography who prioritize in-body stabilization over motion or event capture.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average build (0th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9NS | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 273 | 425 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | - | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 81 | 658 | 620 | 476 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S9 DC-S9NS | 31.9 | 34.9 | 0.2 | 27.8 | 20.1 | 25.3 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 15.9 | 71.1 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81 | 88.3 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 52.7 | 90.5 | 82.2 | 93 | 84 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 87 | 88.3 | 91.3 | 79.6 | 91.3 | 97.7 | 95.7 | 82.2 | 84.5 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.5 | 94 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 72.3 | 73.6 | 97.8 | 70.5 | 57.5 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 53.2 | 93 | 84 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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