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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.
Panasonic Lumix G9137 × 97 × 92 mm · 658 g
Panasonic Lumix G9
7.7
A fast, well-stabilized Micro Four Thirds stills body with a superb viewfinder and 60 fps electronic bursts, still useful for wildlife and sports on a budget.
Micro Four Thirds mount
NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NEWRELEASED 2018
None of the stores we track have it new right now. It launched at $1,699, which isn't a guide to what it costs today.
SENSORMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.20.3MPMicro Four Thirds
BURSTThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.60 fpsFastest the maker quotes
VIDEOThe highest video resolution it records internally.4KMax internal
IBISIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.6.5 stopsIn-body
BATTERYShots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.400CIPA shots, rear screen
WEIGHTBody with battery and card, without a lens.658 gWith battery and card
MOUNTWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.MFTMicro Four Thirds
Photo
SensorResolution, size and build. Stacked sensors read out fastest, which helps fast action and cuts rolling-shutter wobble.20.3MP · Micro Four Thirds
Native ISOThe standard sensitivity range. Higher ISO lets you shoot in dimmer light, at the cost of more noise.200–25,600
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
Flash syncThe fastest shutter speed you can use with a regular flash. Higher is better for flash outdoors in bright light.1/250 s
Video
Max resolutionThe highest resolution and frame rate it records internally. More than 4K gives room to crop or stabilise in editing.4K 60p
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.8-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.None
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.None
Clip length limitThe longest single clip the maker allows. Heat can still stop recording earlier in hot conditions.10 min
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphone
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.Full-size
Body & handling
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.68M-dot, 0.83×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulating
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-II
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.Yes
BatteryThe battery model, for buying spares.DMW-BLF19
Size (W × H × D)Width, height and depth as the maker publishes them: the body only for interchangeable-lens cameras, including the built-in lens for compacts. Makers measure slightly differently. Compare bodies in the size tool.137 × 97 × 92 mm
