The Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 is today’s highest-end mirror less camera from Panasonic and continues to get ahead of other mirror less brands from Canon and Nikon. Under GH series, which is known for its excellent professional video capabilities, Lumix DC-G9 does not disappoint. It is bound to follow the success of other GH series in the market and in customer satisfaction.
Panasonic Lumix G9 Review
Lumix G9 offers high-end specs and product captures to both amateur and professional photographers and videographers. This product is also beginner friendly because it is easy to use.
The hybrid video capability of G9 is known for its fast and 20 fps plus about 50 frames continuous autofocus with the electronic shutter.
To give you an overview, G9 is much faster that its other series and other brands of this specs and price range. It has the ability to shoot at nine fps with AF-C, producing more than 600 frames. It also uses a mechanical shutter that is known among video enthusiasts and professional photographers. This product might be the choice for you if you’re looking to take advantage of these features.
Panasonic has utilized and advanced the technology of Olympus, which it signed as a partner few years back. It has an enhanced stabilized sensor with additional High-Resolution mode, letting you change the sensor in order to create an 80 MP file. The feature is a topnotch advancement for still and landscape photography. You will love its versatility and function for the best shots of your life.
Features and Specifications 9/10
Its Live MOS sensor 20.3MP, 3 inches of articulating touchscreen display and 3.68M-dot viewfinder make Lumix G9 the toy for the pros. Its outer body is made from magnesium, which makes it dust, water, and weather proof. It processes 80MP Jpeg and/or raw files with the High-Resolution setting along with the 4K/60p UHD of video capture. It has 20 fps burst along with continuous AF via the e-shutter, 5-axis in-body image stabilization plus Dual I.S. 2 and 9 fps burst plus continuous AF via the mechanical shutter.
Battery 8/10
It uses Panasonic DMW-BLF19 with capacity of 1860mAh, a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack. It is also known for its high energy density and low self-discharge. This is a good power for a mirrorless cam, but pros suggest bringing an extra pack or two whenever you shoot outside. It has also an option for battery pack, which comes in handy when attached to the body. Overall, its battery is quite decent for the price range. You will not have to worry about going low battery fast.
Final Thoughts
Overall, users will love the camera because of its sleek design and handling for a mirrorless pro camera, excellent 4K & 6K photo modes, interchangeable lens and well-supported by Micro Four Thirds lenses, high-resolution 40MP & 80MP modes, good metering performance, good wireless functionality and video streaming excellence. If you’re looking for weatherproof camera, Lumix G9 is for you. You’ll be sold for its high-end features in not so high-end price. It suits for outside photo shoot and videos like landscape photography.
