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 stabilization (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong burst (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th 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 a1 II | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 1053 | 117 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1406 | 658 | 820 | 590 | 410 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9 | 31.9 | 90.5 | 59.7 | 91.3 | 20.1 | 38.4 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 15.9 | 11.2 | 91.4 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 89.6 | 88.3 | 98.3 | 96 | 99.4 | 63.8 | 88.7 | 82.2 | 93 | 96.8 | 84 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94 | 87.6 | 82.9 | 47.8 | 98.6 | 82.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 98.1 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 75.2 | 72.4 | 75.8 | 84.5 | 93.7 | 93.5 | 98.4 | 99.2 | 93 | 87.3 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 76 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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