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Lumix G9

Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.

$1,699

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

60 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6.5-stop

Weight

658 g

Battery

400 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix G9

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Panasonic Lumix G9

137 × 97 × 92 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

137 × 97 × 92 mm · 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 60fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 658g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 60fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • 60fps electronic burst
  • Strong IBIS
  • Weather sealed
  • Large EVF

Cons

  • Older contrast AF
  • MFT sensor
  • Superseded by G9 II

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix G9

Sensor

Resolution20.3 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones225
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)60 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileV-Log L optional
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness6.5 stops

Body

Weight658 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLF19
Battery life (CIPA)400 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution3,680,000 dots
EVF magnification0.83 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB 3.0 Micro-B
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds