Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 + 12-60 mm

LUMIX G9 body and 12-60mm lens kit.

The LUMIX DC-G9 DSLM camera with MFT bayonet offers superb detail, smooth tonal transitions and excellent colour reproduction. The high-resolution 20.3 MP Digital Live MOS sensor without anti-aliasing filter captures images equivalent to a staggering 80 megapixels in both JPG and RAW format in extreme high resolution mode.

Powerful image stabilization
The Body I.S. image stabiliser has also been significantly improved, allowing the G9 to shoot with exposure times up to 6.5 EV longer than without stabilisation. The stabiliser can calculate the amount of camera shake in various situations with the utmost precision, using the angular speed of the camera and the motion vector. The latter is measured using the gyro sensor, the motion sensor and the image sensor itself.

The combination of the B.I.S. (Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis motion) and O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis motion) stabilization systems results in the five-axis Dual I.S. 2 system. This prevents the LUMIX G9 from blurring the image due to significant shake, which previous systems have already failed to cope with. This combination of the two technologies is particularly useful when using a telephoto lens or in difficult situations such as at night or when shooting with one hand. The five-axis Dual I.S. 2 stabiliser works both when shooting still images and video, including 4K recording in MP4 format.

Fast autofocus and sequential shooting
The extremely fast and accurate autofocus system with DFD technology means it performs the world's fastest focusing - taking just 0.04 seconds, no other camera was faster at the time of the G9's launch. In addition, the camera features the fastest sequential shooting in its class - handling 20 fps in continuous focus mode and 60 fps in single focus, all at full 20.3 MP resolution. Of course, 6K/4K PHOTO modes are also available, so users can opt for a much faster sequence of 30 (6K mode) or 60 fps (4K mode) in addition to regular shooting. In 6K mode, each single frame is 18 MP, while in 4K mode it's 8 MP.

OLED viewfinder
The LUMIX G9 features the largest OLED viewfinder in its class with an excellent 1.66x / 0.83x (full-frame equivalent) aspect ratio. Even with fast sequential shooting, there is no viewfinder fogging. There are also modes for night shooting and for extended focus point selection. The electronic viewfinder uses OLED technology, which means smooth redrawing of motion (fps refresh rate) and lightning-fast responses with minimal display lag (max. 0.005 s). The extremely high contrast ratio of 10000:1 is also pleasing.

Durable design
The Panasonic LUMIX G9 is designed for rough terrain, which is matched by the magnesium alloy construction on the front and back. It is resistant to moisture, dust and freezing down to -10 degrees. A status display (the largest in its class) on the top makes shooting even easier and more convenient than with previous models. The display on the back has a flip-up design, a diagonal of 7.6 cm, an aspect ratio of 3:2 and a resolution of 1.04 megapixels. In addition, the LUMIX G9 offers two SD memory card slots, including the latest fast high-capacity UHS-II types.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The Panasonic LUMIX G9 is equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology, which means more convenient control and the ability to share images and video footage instantly and easily. Thanks to Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) support, the camera can maintain a constant connection with your phone or tablet while consuming minimal power. For Wi-Fi connectivity, you can choose between 5 GHz (IEEE802.11ac) and the more conventional 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n).

LUMIX GH5 2.6, GH5S 1.4, G9 2.0 (NOV 19, 2019)

1. Compatibility extension to Profoto wireless transmitters
- extension to Profoto Air Remote TTL-O and Profoto Connect-O wireless transmitters

2. Improvements to the autofocus function
- addition of the [AF-ON: Near Shift] function, which prioritizes focusing on a closer subject, and the [AF-ON: Far Shift] function, which prioritizes focusing on a more distant subject
- availability of Focus Peaking in both MF and AF mode
- the ability to set continuous autofocus in live view in Creative Video mode and other video recording modes

EXCLUSIVE TO GH5S, G9
- addition of Animal Detect in autofocus mode
(A feature with animal auto-detection capability sets the focus frame to the target subject, tracking it even when not facing the lens. The focus object can then be changed by tapping the joystick in [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect] mode

3. Expanding the video recording functions of the G9
- Internal 4K 4:2:2 10-bit recording at 30/25 fps
- External recording via HDMI in 4K 4:2:2 10-bit at 60/50 fps
- adjustable brightness level for 10-bit video
- vFR 'Variable Frame Rate' capture (FHD 2-180 fps / 4K 2-60 fps)
- support for HDR video recording
- support for V-Log L recording and Waveform Monitor (WFM) display using DMW-SFU1 software key (sold separately)

4. Other important enhancements *
- addition of [MODE2] function to suppress motion blur effect in Extra High Resolution mode when shooting handheld
- addition of WB function in [AWBw] mode
- addition of [Highlight Weighted] in [Metering mode]
- adding [Exposure Offset Adjust] to the Custom menu to set the standard exposure for all metering modes
- added [0.5SEC] option to [Duration Time (photo)] menu in [Auto Review] mode
- in M mode, added the ability to 'lock' the AE function using the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set
- extension of Live View Boost to [MODE1] offering a higher frame rate for smoother viewing and easier manual focusing

* Depending on the situation, not all functions may be available.

LUMIX Sync Ver. 1.0.4
- wireless support for Lumix GH5/GH5S/G models

Panasonic LUMIX Webcam Software (10/2020)
Software allowing use of the devices LUMIX DC-S1H, DC-S1R, DC-S1, DC-S5, DC-GH5S, DC-GH5, DC-G9 and DC-G100 in Webcam mode. The application requires a USB connection, supports 1280x960 or 1280x720 resolution and supports Windows 10 (x64) and macOS 10.13/10.14/10.15 operating systems. Download here.

LUMIX G9 FW v2.4 (9/6/2021)

Improved autofocus. The updated AF system can now detect eyes/face at 2x faster speed and human or animal at 5x faster speed, even when the subjects are about half the size of the previous version. AF detection has also been improved to include head recognition. Human/animal recognition can be activated in the AF settings to [1-Area].

• Other new features:
• Added [Red REC Frame Indicator] function.
• Ability to play back vertical videos in portrait mode.
• Users can add camera orientation to the [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent inadvertent image rotation during playback.
• When the unit is connected to a power adapter (DMW-AC10, sold separately), the power saving mode [Power Save Mode] can be selected.
• Added [Frame Maker] function.
• The camera is recognized when it is connected to a computer via the USB port.

LUMIX G9 FW v2.5 (4/11/2021)

• Added [Focus Ring Control] function
• Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400