Panasonic Lumix G9 DC-G9LK
The 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine processor drive 60fps continuous shooting and internal 4K 60p video recording, setting a fast pace for a Micro Four Thirds body. Its 80MP high-resolution mode, stabilized by a 5-axis sensor-shift system with Dual I.S. 2, yields tripod-level detail in a handheld form factor despite lacking weather sealing. This camera suits wildlife and action photographers who prioritize unmatched burst speeds and an advanced DFD autofocus system over travel-friendly portability.
About This Camera
The 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine processor drive 60fps continuous shooting and internal 4K 60p video recording, setting a fast pace for a Micro Four Thirds body. Its 80MP high-resolution mode, stabilized by a 5-axis sensor-shift system with Dual I.S. 2, yields tripod-level detail in a handheld form factor despite lacking weather sealing. This camera suits wildlife and action photographers who prioritize unmatched burst speeds and an advanced DFD autofocus system over travel-friendly portability.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
- Burst fps 60
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong evf (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong video (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average af (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3680000 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G9 DC-G9LK | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G9 DC-G9LK | 33.4 | 91.3 | 35.9 | 96 | 74.2 | 39.6 | 44.9 | 83.7 | 64.5 | 17.9 | 47.2 | 72.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 83.8 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 64.5 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 97.8 | 93.4 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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