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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Key Features:

  • Mirrorless Camera Type
  • 2017-11-08 Release Date
  • Gallery 20MP
  • Grid Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 658 grams
  • Ideal for Professional Use, Landscape Photography, Hybrid Photography & Videography, Intermediate Level
  • $1700 MSRP
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Description

The G9 is Panasonic's high end camera that is designed for still photography versus video.

Pros:

  • Best image quality for a 4/3rds sensor.
  •  5-axis in body Dual Image Stabilization which stabilizes even if the attached lens does not offer optical image stabilization.
  • Durable weather sealed body
  • Dual memory card slots
  • Highly customizable buttons and dials
  • USB charging
  • Large viewfinder

Cons:

  • AF joystick can not be used to move diagonally between focus points and is laggy.
  • It's possible to accidentally adjust the touchpad AF with your nose when shooting with the viewfinder. There's no option to limit the touch pad activation area.
  • Items attached to the camera ports can inhibit the screen rotation and extension.
  • Max continuous video recording time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds Mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: RW2
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 20 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/32000
Max Shutter Speed: 60
Bulb
Bulb Time:

Bulb time up to 30 minutes

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 180 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: AVCHD, MP4
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC, Dolby Digital

Exposure

Min ISO: 100
Max ISO: 25600
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:
  • iAuto
  • Program
  • Aperture priority
  • Shutter priority
  • Manua

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, AF-F - Continuous focus adjustment based on subject movement but when the shutter is pressed halfway, the focus is locked
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 225

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-II
Width: 137 mm
Height: 97 mm
Depth: 92 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 658 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 400
Splash-proof
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
External Microphone Jack
Flash Sync Terminal
HDMI Type A Connector
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
USB Charging
Wi-Fi

Special Features

4K and/or 6K PHOTO
 Aperture Bracket
 Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Clear Retouch
 Face Detection
 Focus Bracket
 Focus Peaking
 Focus Stacking
 High Resolution Mode
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 In-Camera RAW Conversion
 Interval Shooting
 Live Cropping
 Photo Capture (Still Image Extract From Movie)
 Post Foucs
 Slow Motion
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 White Balance Bracket
 Zebra Display
Digital Zoom: 4
Image Stabilization: In Body, Optical (with compatible lens)
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine