Full resolution 20.3-megapixel sensor, plus 80 megapixels high-resolution JPEG /RAW in-camera image.
Fast 0.04 sec. (approx.) lock focus result from new LUMIX ultra high-speed AF technology. 60 fps [AFS] electronic shutter or 20 fps [AFC] high-speed burst via mechanical shutter in full-res.
Massive 3,680K-dot OLED Live View Finder [LVF] with 120 fps refresh rate, 0.83X magnification, and blackout free 100% field of view.
Dual I.S. 5-Axis 2.0 combines data from a gyro, temp., & image sensors for stabilization performance of 6 stops lower shutter speeds, when combined with LUMIX O.I.S. lenses with 2-Axis I.S.
Dual UHS-II SD Card slots for in-camera backup, relay, or format allocation recording.
Lighted top mounted Status LCD for at a glance feedback on camera setup.
The professional grade Panasonic LUMIX G9 mirrorless camera accepts over 30 Micro Four Thirds LUMIX and LEICA DC compact interchangeable lens built on the next-generation interchangeable lens camera standard MFT pioneered by Panasonic. This mirrorless camera design enables a lighter, more compact camera bodies and lenses. The LUMIX G9 body and MFT lenses include cutting-edge technologies such as; 4K video capture, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth for faster wireless image transfers, super-fast 0.04 sec. Depth from Defocus autofocusing, combined lens plus camera image stabilization (Dual I.S. 2.0), and exposure technologies not possible with traditional DSLRs. Now with exclusive LUMIX 4K / 6K PHOTO Modes, simply select that perfect moment from video to produce printable high-resolution photos. Never miss the moment again with Panasonic LUMIX and the new G9!
TYPE
Type
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Recording media
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Image sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Type
Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels
21.77 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels
20.33 Megapixels
Color filter
Primary color filter
Dust reduction system
Supersonic wave filter
IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM
Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop*), Dual I.S. (Dual I.S. 2 compatible) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm), when H-ES12060 is used.
High speed video *When Creative Video Mode is selected.
MP4**
[4K] 3840x2160
30p, 100Mbps (Sensor output is 60fps / 48fps)
[Full HD] 1920x1080
30p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 180fps)
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)
AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 110 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 130 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-ES12060
Actual recordable time (Motion picture)
AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 55 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-ES12060
WIRELESS
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi2.4GHz (STA/AP) (IEEE802.11b/g/n) Wi-Fi5GHz (STA) (IEEE 802.11a/n/ac) *5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. Please refer to "Wi-Fi" Sheet
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
QR code connection / Password-less connection
Yes / Yes (ON / OFF selectable)
VIEWFINDER
Type
OLED Live View Finder (3,680k dots)
Field of view
Approx. 100%
Magnification
Approx. 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Eye point
Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment
-4.0 - +3.0 (dpt)
Eye sensor
Yes
Display speed
120fps / 60fps
FOCUS
Type
Contrast AF system
DFD technology
Yes
Post Focus
Yes
Focus Stacking
Yes
Focus mode
AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF mode
Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 225-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position)
AF detective range
EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lamp
Yes
AF lock
Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
AF custom setting
AF Sensitivity, AF Area Switching Sensitivity, Moving Object Prediction
Others
One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF-Point Scope Setting, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Light metering system
1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode
Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range
EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure mode
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
Still image: Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Exposure compensation
1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
AE lock
Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
WHITE BALANCE
White balance
AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (sold separately)
BRACKET
AE bracket
3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst
Aperture bracket
3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step
Focus bracket
1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels
White balance bracket
3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
BURST SHOOTING
Burst speed
[Mechanical shutter / Electronic first curtain shutter] AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-ES12060 is used. [Electronic shutter] AFS/MF: SH: 60 frames/sec, H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFF/AFC: SH: 20 frames/sec, H: 9 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable images
[H/M/L] More than approx. 60 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed.) More than approx. 600 images (when there are no RAW files and using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)".) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) [SH] More than approx. 50 images (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF-Point Scope / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / 1 Shot Spot Metering / 1 Shot 6K/4K PHOTO / Operation Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Destination Slot / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Shot Setting / 6K/4K PHOTO / Self Timer / High Resolution Mode / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Min. Shtr Speed / Post Focus / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / I.S. Lock (Video) / 4K Live Cropping / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode in Rec. / Mic Level Adj. / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Constant Preview / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Night Mode / ON/OFF of each item in White Balance / ON/OFF of each item in Photo Style / AF Mode/MF / Rec/Playback Switch / Off / Restore to Default
PLAY
Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Rec/Playback Switch / Slot Change / 6K/4K Photo Play / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / RAW Processing / 6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Copy / Night Mode / Off / Restore to Default
Fn LEVER
AF Mode / Quality / Photo Style / Long Shtr NR / Stabilizer / 6K/4K PHOTO (Pre-Burst) / Self Timer / Silent Mode / Shutter Type / Bracket / Touch Screen / Touch Pad AF / Auto Review (Photo) / Peaking / Night Mode / Front/Rear/Control Dial Lock / Off / Restore to Default
PHOTO STYLE
Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom 1, 2, 3, 4 / Cinelike D / Cinelike V
CREATIVE CONTROL
Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine* *For photos only.
PLAYBACK
Playback mode
30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only), Protect, Rating, Title Edit, Face Recognition Edit, RAW Processing, 6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving, 6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction, Light Composition, Clear Retouch, Text Stamp, Copy, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Rotation Display, Picture Sort, Delete Confirmation, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
Protection
Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase
Single / Multi / All / Except Rating
PRINT
Direct print
PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE
USB
USB 3.0 Micro-B, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Gen 1
HDMI***
HDMI TypeA / VIERA Link Video: Auto / 4K/60p / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Audio: Stereo Monitor-through: 4:2:2 8bit (Except for [4K/60p]) / 4:2:0 8bit
Audio video output
No
Remote input
f2.5mm for remote
External microphone input
f3.5mm for external microphone Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
Headphone output
f3.5mm for headphone
Microphone
Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low* / Standard / High *When attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
Speaker
Monaural
SD card slot
Slot 1, Slot 2
LANGUAGE
OSD language
Please refer to "OSD" Sheet
POWER
Battery
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh, 14Wh) (included) USB power supply, USB power charging
Battery life (CIPA standard)
Approx. 380 images (rear monitor), 360 images (LVF), 890 images (Power Save LVF mode*) with H-ES12060 *Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec.
Battery grip
DMW-BGG9 (sold separately)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
Dimensions (W x H x D)
136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm / 5.39 x 3.83 x 3.61 inch (excluding protrusions)
· The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0PE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (For Windows) · The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet. https://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
Standard accessories
DC-G9 Kit Battery Charger (AC Adaptor, USB connection Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap
DC-G9L Kit Battery Charger (AC Adaptor, USB connection Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap
· The DC-G9 Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.
** About motion picture recording / 6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO recording - 6K PHOTO is a high speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx. 18-megapixel (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages. - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD] or [MP4(under 28Mbps)]. - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO]. (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.) - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 10 minutes with [MP4] in [4K/60p] [4K/High Speed Video]. - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds with [AVCHD] in [FHD] and [MP4] in [4K/30p] [4K/24p] [FHD]. - MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K]: - When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately. - When using an SDXC memory card: You can record a motion picture in a single file. - MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [FHD]: - You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately. - When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
*** For [4K/60p] video output, use an HDMI2.0 cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as"4K compatible".
**** The camera may stop recording when used in lower or higher than recommended operating temperature: -10 to 40 degrees.
