Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 MFT Mirrorless Camera (2017)
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 is a high-end mirrorless camera in the Micro Four Thirds-mount system. Introduced by Panasonic in 2017, it comes with a micro four thirds sensor with 20 MP (5184 x 3888) resolution and a 3.68 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. One should note that the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a 200 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 comes with a fully articulated touch display and 225 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 6.5 stops of IBIS.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fully articulated LCD
- 6.5 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate
- Weather-sealed
- Viewfinder with great 1.66x magnification
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- 200 base ISO
- Low 20 MP resolution
What external reviewers found***
External score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Incredibly fast autofocus and burst shooting
Cons
- No live image or exposure control
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth
Construction
Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5184 x 3888)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
92 mm / 3.62 in
Size | Height
97 mm / 3.82 in
Size | Width
137 mm / 5.39 in
Weight
658 g / 23.25 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
1.66x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,680,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
225 focus points
Crop Factor
2.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
6.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
200 ~ 25600 (expands to 100 ~ 25600)
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
400 shots
Max Burst Rate
20.0 fps
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/8000 s (mechanical) ~ 60 s
Storage
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Production
Battery
DMW-BTC13 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Debut
2017-11-08
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cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 88%Bluetooth remote app doesn’t provide a live image or exposure control, but you can use it to lock the shutter open during a Bulb exposure. You can start and stop video recordings of any quality via the app, and also tap the phone screen to pull-focus while filming. During playback you can view thumbnails of stills and videos. JPEGs and even RAW files can be copied onto the phone over Wifi.
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Pros
- Incredibly fast autofocus and burst shooting
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No live image or exposure control
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References
- ^ Panasonic Lumix G9 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-lumix-g9-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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