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Lumix GX9

Compact rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds camera with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, IBIS, and 4K video.

$999

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

9 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

4-stop

Weight

450 g

Battery

260 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix GX9

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 GX9

124 × 72 × 47 mm

450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

124 × 72 × 47 mm · 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

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

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 450g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 450g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Compact rangefinder body
  • 20MP MFT sensor
  • Tilting EVF
  • IBIS

Cons

  • No weather sealing
  • Single card slot
  • Small grip

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix GX9

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 speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)9 fps
Burst (electronic)9 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth30 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness4 stops

Body

Weight450 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)124 × 72.1 × 46.8 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLG10
Battery life (CIPA)260 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.7 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeTilting
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds