Panasonic S9 Overview
Luke Rollins
Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens from
Panasonic is the perfect on-the-go camera setup for content creators. While smartphones continue to advance in their photo and video capabilities, a uniquely small full-frame system such as the S9 supplies you with significantly more power without the burden of the size of a typical mirrorless or DSLR camera. A 24.2MP full-frame sensor is utilized within the S9, which makes creating high-quality images much easier, even in dimly lit situations. You also have the advantage of choosing from numerous L-mount lenses to suit your needs. Overall, the simplicity and convenience of the S9 makes it an excellent tool for elevating your ability to quickly create and share impactful images.
In addition to its lightweight and portable design, the lens’ construction is dust, splash, and freeze-resistant for use in adverse weather conditions. The front element also has a fluorine coating to repel water, oil, and other debris.
- 30 fps pre-burst shooting
- MP4Lite video, which is a new video file format optimized for fast uploads
- Real-time LUT summary
- Autofocus detection for human, animal, car, and motorcycle subjects
- Time-lapse and stop-motion animation video recording modes
- A new menu for Recording Time Limit, including an option for limitless recording depending on environment and operating conditions.
- A display feature for Multiple Frame Markers, allows the user to see up to three frame markers simultaneously for planning shots for use across platforms.
- Improved subject detection with algorithms for detecting airplanes, trains, and specific parts of cars and motorcycles.
- Improvements to the LUMIX Lab smartphone app, allowing remote shooting, shutter remote control, and improved image transfer
- Improved operational stability.
Items Included
- Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (Jet Black)
- Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount)
- Body Cap
- Shoe Cover
- Shoulder Strap
- Battery Pack
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Registration Extension: 2-Year (US Only)
Not Included
- Essential Memory Cards
- Essential Chargers
Additional Resources
Guides & Manuals
Panasonic S9 Specs
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Image Sensor |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery Type |
1x BMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh |
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Image Sensor |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter |
No |
| Capture Type |
Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type |
Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds in Manual Mode 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range |
0 to 18 EV |
| White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
| Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes |
| Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Log |
| Recording Limit |
Up to 15 Minutes in 4K |
| IP Streaming |
No |
| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo |
| Audio Recording |
MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS App Name: LUMIX Lab / LUMIX Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Setup, View Live Feed |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
| Display Size |
3″ |
| Resolution |
1,840,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
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