Panasonic Lumix G9 Review

Panasonic g9 Spections

• Type: Digital single lens mirrorless camera
• Recording Media: SD Memory Card,SDXC Memory Card and SDHD Memory Card
• Size of the image sensor:  17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
• Image Sensor Type: Live MOS Sensor
• Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Camera effective pixels: 20.33 Megapixel
• Total Pixels: 21.77 Megapixels
• Color filter: Primary
• Dust reduction system: Supersonic wave filter
• Image Stabilization System: Sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop) and Dual I.S. 
• Picture recording format (file format): JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
• Motion Picture recording file format: MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz) (*6) MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (*6) (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)) AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch)
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
•  Wi-Fi: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• Monitor type( Rear): TFT LCD monitor with Free-angle 3.0-inch (7.5cm) and stable touch control, 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle / AF Coating / Approx. 1,040k dots
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE)

Benefits

• Panasonic Lumix G9 has a fast startup along with pretty low shutter lag.
• G9 has high resolution that captures the incredible detail of both landscape and portrait photography.
• Its excellent Image stabilization ensures sharp and clear images despite difficult shooting conditions.
• G9 can shoot at high speed that makes it perfect for action photography and adventure shoots.It records in 4K that tremendously enhances the quality of the video.

Drawbacks

• G9 can prove to be difficult to use for amateurs because of its complex features and technical in-built.
• Its smaller sensor size can become a concern for many videographers specifically in lower light conditions ( no built-in flash).
• It doesn’t offer some vital features that GH5 does like V-log, MOV file recording or a 10-bit video.

Update

According to some current speculations, Panasonic is about to launch an update on Lumix G9 camera, Panasonic g9 mark ii.It can be expected anywhere around the end of 2023 and rumor has it that it’s coming along with 2 new lenses.

Keeping in mind several interviews of Panasonic representatives, we can expect a massive upgrade in mark ii specifically in its autofocus performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Que:what lenses does Panasonic Lumix G9 use?
• Ans: G9 has a micro four thirds lens mount and currently there are 121 lenses compatible with this mount. Some recently released options are the OM System 90mm F3 and the Samyang 7.5mm F3. 5.
• Que: What is the bit depth of the Panasonic Lumix G9 camera?
• Ans: The Panasonic Lumix G9 has the ability to record 12 bit RAW that gives about 68 billion colors, resulting in quite close to nature images.
• Que:Can Panasonic Lumix G9 record 4k Videos?
• Ans: Yes, Panasonic Lumix G9 is able to record phenomenal quality 4K videos that flawlessly capture the true essence of nature.
• Que: What is the shutter life of Panasonic Lumix G9?
• Ans: Panasonic Lumix G9 camera possesses a shutter life of 200,000 cycles, just like their flagship GH5.
• Que: does Panasonic Lumix G9 have a video recording limit?
• Ans: Yes, it does have a recording limit which is 30 mins. However, this limit is variable depending upon factors like media storage size, internal camera temperature and general camera settings.
• Que: What is the focus speed of Panasonic Lumix G9?
• Ans: Panasonic Lumix G9 can shoot 20 images per second with continuous auto-focus(AF-C) or capture 60 frames every second with pre-focus(AF-S).

Panasonic Lumix G9 Price

As of today, Panasonic G9’s prices start from $1297.00 which are way more budget friendly  than GH6, as Lumix gh6 price is starting from $2197.99.

Please note that these prices are subject to variation according to the retailer and area.

Panasonic Lumix G9 Reviews

No doubt, the Panasonic Lumix 9 is a powerful micro four thirds camera with a variety of features for both photographers and videographers. Its high resolution sensor makes it a perfect choice for all photography genres as the intricate detail that it captures cannot be described by any word other than perfect.

Despite it being Panasonic’s flagship stills shooting camera, it has quite impressive features for videographers too. G9’s 4k shooting ability records high-quality shots that opens up a realm of possibilities for those passionate about shooting. And when mentioning its shooting abilities, is it possible that we ignore the camera’s image stabilization. It offers about 6.5 stops of compensation that allows for crispness and is as clear as glass images in any format.This is exactly what makes G9 an ideal camera when shooting motion pictures for instance in wildlife videography. 

Besides this, G9’s well-designed body provides physical control to the shooter along with its weather sealed construction is what truly makes it an exemplary option to photograph under harsh conditions of weather and terrain, making it compatible with some of the APS-C cameras.

On the other hand, some of Panasonic g9’s specs such as smaller sensor size could potentially affect the image quality specially in low light conditions.In addition to this, it does not support flash in high-resolution mode. And when doing nature or wildlife shooting, dim or even no light conditions can not be excluded. Secondly, its extensive features and variety of settings make it a little harder to use for the beginners. However, giving it some time is all that is required to gain full command of this masterpiece.

Furthermore, its DSL-R like design means that it is not as compact as some of its competitors, which many buyers revealed as a concern when sharing their Panasonic G9 reviews.

Despite these issues, the Panasonic Lumix G9 is a great option if you are truly passionate about photography and are looking to upgrade your skills and work quality. Moreover, there are various accessories available too like remote shutter, tripod adapter and eyecup. These can further improve the user’s experience and make it flawless.

After such a comprehensive Panasonic g9 review it can be well concluded that G9 is a great contender considering its budget-friendly cost and amazing features.