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 (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (15th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1406 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9 | 31.3 | 90 | 59.6 | 91.2 | 19.6 | 37.1 | 44.7 | 23.9 | 15.1 | 11.3 | 90.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.5 | 93 | 92 | 93.3 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.2 | 85.3 | 90.5 | 67.1 | 88.9 | 91.6 | 94.9 | 81.5 | 93 | 92 | 83.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94 | 87.3 | 82.6 | 46.7 | 98.6 | 81.5 | 93 | 92 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 80.2 | 87.8 | 95.1 | 87.4 | 84 | 51.8 | 90 | 81.5 | 93 | 99.2 | 83.2 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 93.8 | 96.9 | 81.7 | 99.8 | 82.6 | 38.8 | 93.9 | 81.5 | 82.4 | 81.4 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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