Panasonic SUMMILUX H-X09 9mm
The 9mm focal length and constant F1.7 aperture deliver smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance in an ultra-wide Micro Four Thirds package. Its exceptionally short 0.095m minimum focus distance and 0.5x equivalent magnification enable dramatic close-up perspectives, while the weather-sealed, lightweight build suits all-day carry. This lens is best for vloggers and hybrid shooters needing a rugged, ultra-wide prime for selfie-style video and environmental portraits.
Focal length 9mm
Aperture f/1.7
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
lens type prime
46 Overall Score
Price $700
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 |
| Focal Length Max | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 95 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic SUMMILUX H-X09 9mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 615 | 495 | 92 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic SUMMILUX H-X09 9mm | 54.8 | 91 | 55.3 | 59.7 | 15.1 | 94.2 | 68.4 | 34.1 | 21.2 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 83.8 | 58 | 86.6 | 98.8 | 76.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 85.8 | 67.3 | 77.5 | 84.4 | 83.5 | 0 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98 | 74.5 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.7 | 76.5 | 34.7 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 74.5 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.2 | 76.5 | 83.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.8 | 71.4 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 92.8 | 89 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $700
Amazon 1 offers From $700
Jun 6, 2026 $700
Usage Scores
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