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Panasonic Lumix S9
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 24 MP · Full Frame · 6K video

Panasonic Lumix S9

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateMay 2024
Released2024
Camera weight486 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Compact full-frame design at 126x74x47mm weighing only 486g
+6K open-gate video with 10-bit color sampling for flexible framing
+Dedicated LUT button with Real-time LUT processing for in-camera color grading
+Exceptional 6.5-stop image stabilization (IBIS with Dual IS) for handheld shooting
+Phase Hybrid autofocus with 779 AF points and subject tracking across 1000 subjects
+Content creator workflow with Lumix Lab app for quick editing and smartphone transfer
Worth Knowing
−No electronic viewfinder; requires fully articulated rear touchscreen for composition
−Electronic shutter only; no mechanical shutter means potential banding under fluorescent lighting
−Cold shoe instead of hot shoe; limits professional microphone and accessory compatibility
−15-minute 4K video clip length limit and no headphone jack for audio monitoring

General

Brand
Panasonic
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight
486 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera designed specifically for social media content creators, combining a 24.2MP sensor with 6K open-gate video and real-time LUT processing in a svelte 486g body. It delivers excellent image stabilization and autofocus performance inherited from the S5II, but sacrifices features like an electronic viewfinder, mechanical shutter, and dual card slots to achieve its lightweight, content-creator-friendly design.

Sensor

Type
24MP BSI CMOS
Resolution
24.2 megapixels

Autofocus

System
Phase Hybrid AF with on-sensor phase detection
AF Points
779

Video

6K Recording
Up to 30p, 10-bit 4:2:0
4K Recording
Up to 60p, 4:2:2 10-bit
Video Formats
MOV, MP4, MP4 Lite
Open Gate
6K 5952×3968 (3:2)
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis IBIS
Rating
6.5 stops with Dual IS

Shutter

Type
Electronic shutter only
Readout
12-bit

Build

Dimensions
126 x 73.9 x 46.7 mm
Battery
DMW-BLK22 Li-ion

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm microphone jack
Headphone
None

Display

Type
Fully articulated rear touchscreen

Storage

LUT Storage
Up to 40 LUTs including reserved V-Log to 709 LUT

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24 MP050
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
None

Features

Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes

Storage and battery

Dual memory card slots
No