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The highest image quality along with the fastest performance and most intuitive operability LUMIX has ever offered — all in a compact body.
Ultra-real, 20.3 Mpx Experience
This camera offers incredible speed, operability, reliability, and durability — all concentrated in a compact body. The G9 boasts the highest image quality that LUMIX has ever offered. The 20.3 Mpx Digital Live MOS sensor, without low pass filter, delivers intensely sharp image quality with an extremely wide dynamic range. When nature offers only a split second to get the perfect shot, the LUMIX G9 is the ideal partner.
Venus Engine Beauty
The marriage of an advanced Digital Live MOS sensor with the beautiful Venus Engine reproduces extraordinary colour detail and natural texture expression. Multi-pixel Luminance Generation and Intelligent Detail Processing renders intense brightness and contrast. The 3-Dimensional Colour Control with rich colours from dark to bright shades and high-precision Multi Process NR makes your images pop even at high ISO sensitivity settings.
Eliminate Blur at Any Setting
It is difficult to handhold a camera at the best of times but don't fret, with the 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Image Stabilizer)* intelligent compensation comes to your aid. This is the equivalent to doubling (6.5) of exposure duration duration meaning you can use a 6.5 stop slower shutter speed up to tele-end. The LUMIX G9 eliminates shake in both body and lens even at the telephoto setting**. It also works in both photo and video recording, including 4K video. The astonishing power of the 5-axis Body I.S. with 6.5-stop compensation power*** corrects shake for all lenses, even those not equipped with O.I.S. * 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 works when attaching the lens that are compatible with it. Firmware update of the lens is also required. ** Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent f=280 mm), when H-FS14140 is used.] *** Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent f=120 mm), when H-ES12060 is used.]
Detailed 80 Mpx RAW Recording
High Resolution mode is capable of 80 Mpx RAW recording. After shooting the 20.3-Mpx sensor 8 times, a single image is created and this professional function is widely used for producing exhibits.
4K 60p/50p Video and V-Log L Upgrading*
The LUMIX G9 takes outstanding shooting performance to another level with high-precision, silky smooth 4K 60p / 50p (QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 / MP4) video recording. The DMW-SFU1 Upgrade Software Key (sold separately) enables log video recording (V-Log L) with exceptional flexibility as well as a wider dynamic range for colour grading in the post-production process.* It boasts a log characteristic with 12 stops, and the same characteristic curve and LUT (Look Up Table) can be used in common. What's more, the high-speed video lets you record videos with dramatic slow motion in 4K (60 fps max. 2x slower)** or Full HD (180 fps max. 6x slower)** quality. * Firmware must be updated to the latest version. ** 30p playback.
Ultra-Fast AF / AFC Burst
Panasonic's innovative DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology is constantly evolving and it just got even better. DFD allows the LUMIX G9 to calculate focal lens movement by comparing depth of field values of two images at incredibly high speed. By combining the AF drive with a maximum read speed of 480 fps, the LUMIX G9 can achieve the industry's fastest level AF in up to 0.04 seconds* and the world's fastest 20 fps burst shooting with AFC** (*** 60 fps burst shooting with AFS). * In 1-Area AF, at wide-end with H-ES12060 (CIPA) in LVF 120 fps setting. ** For a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera as of 8 November, 2017.
Never Miss a Shotwith 6K/4K Burst
Shoot with extended burst, then choose and extract the exact frames you want to keep. The 6K PHOTO* mode at 30 fps allows you to capture the perfect moments at a stunning approx. 18- Mpx high-resolution. The ultra-high-speed 4K PHOTO mode at 60 fps freezes even faster motion which is simply not possible in conventional cameras. The LUMIX G9 truly does make moments unmissable. * 6K PHOTO is a high speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx.18-Mpx (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages.
Largest-Level 0.83x OLED LVFin a Mirrorless Camera
A super high-resolution 3,680K-dot OLED LVF (Live View Finder) brings gorgeous visibility and makes for perfect framing even under direct sunlight. The highest-level 0.83x magnification in mirrorless camera category (35 mm camera equivalent) makes it easy-to-see image detail, your settings and icons, and, the long eye point distance of 21 mm is excellent for people who wear spectacles. Best of all, the OLED LVF ensures your pictures match up to exactly how you intended them.
Focus Detect & Selective AF
A Joystick Controller is now found on the back of the LUMIX G9 just below the AF/AE lock button. You can use this to smoothly and intuitively select focus blocks inside the focusing area overlay. 225-Area AF The focus detect area is massively increased from 49 (conventional LUMIX G cameras) to 225 points for more flexible composition. Custom Multi AF The Custom Multi AF mode allows you to freely select an array of blocks inside the 225 focusing area.
Large Status LCD
A status LCD that lets you instantly confirm the settings is provided for the first time on a LUMIX camera. Convenient for shooting with frequent settings adjustments, and for simply framing with the viewfinder and rear monitor. Also handy for scenes such as nighttime shots, when the light of the rear monitor bothers you.
Fn Lever — For Pin-point Settings
The Fn Lever lets you switch to pin-point settings which is great for instantly changing from RAW to JPEG, or shooting while switching between colour and monochrome. It let's you customize fine settings for your own exclusive use.
Battery Grip - DMW-BGG9(Sold Separately)
By using two batteries — one in the camera and the other in the grip* — the DMW-BGG9 doubles the battery life for extended shooting. It also makes gripping more comfortable even in vertical angle shooting. Exclusively designed for the LUMIX G9, the DMW-BGG9 perfectly matches the camera, boasting splash / dust / freezeproof rugged design with a Joystick Controller. * A battery pack is not included with the DMW-BGG9. Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this battery grip offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this battery grip is subjected to direct contact with water.
BURST SHOOTING | |
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Burst speed | [Mechanical shutter / Electronic first curtain shutter]AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. [Mechanical shutter / Electronic first curtain shutter]AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. [Electronic shutter]AFS/MF: SH: 60 frames/sec, SH1: 20 frames/sec, H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) [Electronic shutter]AFF/AFC: SH: 20 frames/sec, SH1: 20 frames/sec, H: 9 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
Number of recordable images | [H/M/L] More than approx. 60 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed.) [H/M/L] More than approx. 600 images (when there are no RAW files and using a card with SD Speed Class with ""UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)"".) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) [SH2/SH1] More than approx. 50 images (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
6K PHOTO** / 4K PHOTO** | |
Burst speed | [6K PHOTO] 30 frames/sec [4K PHOTO] 60 frames/sec, 30 frames/sec |
Exif information | Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 6K/4K burst file complies with EXIF.) |
Marking function | Yes (in 6K/4K Burst (S/S) mode) |
TIME LAPSE SHOT | |
Time Lapse Shot | Yes |
STOP MOTION ANIMATION | |
STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes |
Flash | |
Flash type | TTL External Flash (sold separately) |
Flash Mode | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off *For iA, iA+ only. |
Synchronization speed | Less than 1/250 second |
Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step ±3EV |
Flash synchronization | 1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync. |
Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation | Yes |
Wireless control | Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately)), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch |
Flash sync socket | Yes |
SILENT MODE | |
SILENT MODE | Yes |
Rear monitor | |
Type | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control |
Monitor size | Free-angle 3.0-inch (7.5cm) / 3:2 aspect |
Pixels | Approx. 1,040k dots |
Filed of view | Approx. 100% |
Monitor adjustment | Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow |
STATUS LCD | |
STATUS LCD | Yes |
LIVE VIEW | |
Digital zoom | 2x, 4x |
Extra Tele Conversion | Still image: Max. 2x 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1) Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
Other functions | Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture) |
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | |
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | Yes |
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE | |
Protection | Single / Multi or Cancel |
Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Rating |
Direct Print | PictBridge compatible |
Interface | |
USB | USB 3.0 Micro-B, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Gen 1 |
HDMI*** | HDMI TypeA / VIERA Link Video: Auto / 4K/60p / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Audio: Stereo Monitor-through: 4:2:2 8bit (Except for [4K/60p]) / 4:2:0 8bit |
Audio video output | No |
Remote input | φ2.5mm for remote |
External microphone input | φ3.5mm for external microphone Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). |
Headphone output | φ3.5mm for headphone |
Microphone | Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low* / Standard / High *When attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). |
Speaker | Monaural |
SD card slot | Slot 1, Slot 2 |
LANGUAGE | |
OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional) |
General | |
POWER - Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh, 14Wh) (included) USB power supply, USB power charging |
POWER - Battery life (CIPA standard) | Approx. 400 images (rear monitor), 380 images (LVF), 920 images (Power Save LVF mode*) with H-FS12060 *Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec. |
POWER - Battery grip | DMW-BGG9 (sold separately) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT - Dimensions (W x H x D) | 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm / 5.39 x 3.83 x 3.61 inch (excluding protrusions) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT - Weight | Approx. 658g / 1.45 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, Body) Approx. 579g / 1.28 lb (Body only) |
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT - Operating temperature**** | -10oC to 40oC (14oF to 104oF) |
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT - Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80%RH |
Software - Recording | LUMIX Tether ・ This software is used to control a Panasonic digital camera from a PC. It allows you to change various settings of the camera, perform remote recording, and save remotely recorded images to the PC. Check the site below to download and install the software. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html (For Windows / Mac) |
Software - Playback / Editing | ・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0PE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10pe.html ・ The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac) |
Software - Standard accessories | DC-G9Kit: Battery Charger (AC Adaptor, USB connection Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap ・The DC-G9 Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet. |
Type | |
Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
Recording media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
Image Sensor | |
Type | Live MOS Sensor |
Total pixels | 21.77 Megapixels |
Camera effective pixels | 20.33 Megapixels |
Colour filter | Primary colour filter |
Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter |
Image Stabilization System | |
Image Stabilization System | Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop*), Dual I.S. (Dual I.S. 2 compatible) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm), when H-ES12060 is used. |
RECORDING SYSTEM | |
Recording file format - Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW |
Recording file format - 6K PHOTO** / 4K PHOTO** | 6K PHOTO: MP4 [H.265/HEVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)] 4K PHOTO: MP4 [H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)] |
Recording file format - Motion picture | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC [Audio format: LPCM (2 ch 48 kH z/ 16-bit), AAC (2 ch)] AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2 ch) |
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard |
Colour Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
File size (Pixels) - Still Image - 4:3 | 5184 x 3888 (L) / 3712 x 2784 (M) / 2624 x 1968 (S) / 10368 x 7776 (XL)* / 7296 x 5472 (LL)* / 4992 x 3744 (6K PHOTO) / 3328 x 2496 (4K PHOTO) *High Resolution Mode. |
File size (Pixels) - Still Image - 3:2 | 5184 x 3456 (L) / 3712 x 2480 (M) / 2624 x 1752 (S) / 10368 x 6912 (XL)* / 7296 x 4864 (LL)* / 5184 x 3456 (6K PHOTO) / 3504 x 2336 (4K PHOTO) *High Resolution Mode. |
File size (Pixels) - Still Image - 16:9 | 5184 x 2920 (L) / 3840 x 2160 (M) / 1920 x 1080 (S) / 10368 x 5832 (XL)* / 7296 x 4104 (LL)* / 3840x 2 160 (4K PHOTO) *High Resolution Mode. |
File size (Pixels) - Still Image - 1:1 | 3888 x 3888 (L) / 2784 x 2784 (M) / 1968 x 1968 (S) / 7776 x 7776 (XL)* / 5472 x 5472 (LL)* / 2880 x2 880 (4K PHOTO) *High Resolution Mode. |
File size (Pixels) - Motion picture** - MP4**[4K] 3840 x 2160 | 59.94p, 150Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM) 29.97p, 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC) 23.98p, 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC) |
File size (Pixels) - Motion picture** - MP4**[Full HD] 1920 x 1080 | 59.94p, 28Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC) 29.97p, 20Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (AAC) |
File size (Pixels) - Motion picture** - AVCHD**[Full HD] 1920 x 1080 | 59.94p, 28Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) 59.94i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 29.97fps) 59.94i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 59.94fps) 23.98p, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) |
High speed video *When Creative Video Mode is selected. - MP4**[4K] 3840 x 2160 | 30p, 100Mbps (Sensor output is 60fps / 48fps) |
High speed video *When Creative Video Mode is selected. - MP4**[Full HD] 1920 x 1080 | 30p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 180fps) |
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 |
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-FS12060 |
WIRELESS | |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi2.4GHz (STA/AP) (IEEE802.11b/g/n) Wi-Fi5GHz (STA) (IEEE 802.11a/n/ac) *5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. 1-11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 ch |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)) |
QR code connection / Password-less connection | Yes / Yes (ON / OFF selectable) |
Viewfinder | |
Type | OLED Live View Finder (3,680K-dot) |
Field of view | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 |
Eye point | Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens |
Diopter adjustment | -4.0 - +3.0 (dpt) |
Eye sensor | Yes |
Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
Focus | |
Type | Contrast AF system |
DFD technology | Yes |
Post Focus | Yes |
Focus Stacking | Yes |
Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
AF mode | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 225-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) |
AF assist lamp | Yes |
AF lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) |
AF custom setting | AF Sensitivity, AF Area Switching Sensitivity, Moving Object Prediction |
Others | One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF-Point Scope Setting, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
Exposure Control | |
Light metering system | 1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
Metering range | EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) |
Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | Still image: Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture) |
AE lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) |
White Balance | |
White balance | AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Colour temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 |
White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias |
Colour temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K |
Shutter | |
Type | Focal-plane shutter |
Shutter speed | Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60 Electronic first curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60 Electronic shutter: 1/32,000 - 1 Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 |
Shutter life | Approx. 200,000 images |
Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec |
Remote control | Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (sold separately) |
BRACKET | |
AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst |
Aperture Bracket | 3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step |
Focus Bracket | 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels |
White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, colour temperature setting |