SeekerPanasonic Lumix GX9
In many ways the Lumix GX9 takes two steps forward over the GX8, but one step (maybe half a step) back. While there's perhaps a little too much reliance on the touchscreen interface for some, especially when selecting your desired AF area, the GX9 is a nice camera and a very solid performer – it just doesn't do quite enough to stand out from the crowd.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
Product details
- 20.3 MP high resolution MOS Sensor with Tuned 3 Dimensional Color Control to detect hue, saturation and brightness for optimal results
- 5 Axis Dual I.S. combines an O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2 axis) and an I.B.I.S. (In Body Image Stabilization, 5 axis); 5 axis Dual I.S. enables up to 4 stop slower shutter speeds
- Live View Finder 2760k dot high resolution LFV tilts up by approx. 80 degrees with nearly 100% color reproduction; 1. 39x / 0. 7x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view
- 49 Focus Points plus Custom Multi AF mode quickly and freely select focus blocks from via the touch enabled LCD screen
- [4K Technology] 4K 30p video, 4K Live Crop and 4K PHOTO burst with a new Light Composition mode to capture perfect moments
- Video Capture Resolution: 4K Uhd 2160P
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic Viewfinder
PROS
+ Compact design
+ 4K video and 4K Photo modes
+ Hybrid stabilization system
+ Responsive touchscreen
+ Built-in flash
+ Fast focusing speeds in Single AF
CONS
- AF selection fiddly
- Awkward rear control dial
- 16:9 aspect ratio viewfinder
- Body isn't weather-sealed
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechRadar on March 22, 2018
In many ways the Lumix GX9 takes two steps forward over the GX8, but one step (maybe half a step) back. While there's perhaps a little too much reliance on the touchscreen interface for some, especially when selecting your desired AF area, the GX9 is a nice camera and a very solid performer – it just doesn't do quite enough to stand out from the crowd.
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By TrustedReviews on March 05, 2018
With the Lumix GX9, Panasonic has listened to its users and made a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that many will see as a true successor to the much-loved
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