Panasonic
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- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Good- · 60fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 658g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Good- · 60fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 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- – Superseded by G9 II
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