Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Panasonic's mirrorless Lumix DC-G9 camera boasts some head-turning specs, including 60fps Raw image capture, but we'll have to see if its real-world performance lives up to its promise.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 1

Product details

  • Professional photo and video performance 20 3-Megapixel (Plus 80-megapixel high-resolution Jpeg or raw in-camera image) micro Four Thirds sensor with no low pass filter to confidently capture sharp images with a high Dynamic Range and artifact-free performance
  • Rugged splash or freeze proof design durable magnesium alloy body withstands heavy use out in the field and is freeze proof down to -10-degrees splash or dustproof construction with weather sealing on every joint dial and button
  • Class-leading dual image stabilization 5-axis Dual image stabilization corrects all lenses including classic lenses not equipped with O I S to eliminate Blur and nearly eliminate body and lens shake in both photo and 4K video recording
  • 4K 60P video 4:2:2 10bit and slow-motion effects silky-smooth 4K 60P recording (QFHD 4K 3840 x 2160/MP4) in 4:2:2 10bit high-speed video recording yields a dramatic slow-motion effect in 4K (60 fps max 2x slower [30P playback]) or full HD (180 fps max 6x slower [30P playback]) quality
  • Connectivity and ports listen to headphones with a 3.5mm audio port connect to devices with USB 3.0 and connect to an external monitor or external Recorder with a full-size HDMI port available Twin SD card slots (UHS-II U3 compatible)
  • Lens Type: Telephoto
  • Mounting Type: Bayonet

PROS

+ Shoots at 60fps in Raw format.
+ Tracks subjects at 20fps.
+ 20MP sensor with 80MP high-resolution mode.
+ EVF with 0.83x magnification.
+ 4K video at 60fps.
+ Vari-angle touch LCD.
+ Rugged, dust- and splash-resistant body.
+ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

CONS

- Video not as robust as GH5.
- High-resolution capture requires tripod and static subject.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 08, 2017
Panasonic's mirrorless Lumix DC-G9 camera boasts some head-turning specs, including 60fps Raw image capture, but we'll have to see if its real-world performance lives up to its promise.
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