Spec level
46/ 100
#56 of 95
MSRP
$1,499
New
$1,498
Used
$1,146
Sensor
24.2 MP
Full frame
Spec level
Where it sits among the others for its price, and what makes up its level.
Panasonic Lumix S9Other cameras
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 4.6 of 14 | |
| Burst | 30 fps | 8.7 of 12 | |
| Viewfinder | no viewfinder | 0 of 10 | |
| Stabilization | in-body stabilization | 8 of 8 | |
| Card slots | single slot (SD UHS-II) | 2.8 of 8 | |
| Build and battery | not sealed, 470 shots (CIPA) | 1.6 of 8 | |
| Autofocus | 779 AF points | 3 of 6 | |
| Screen | 1.8M-dot fully articulated screen | 4.6 of 6 | |
| Shutter and ISO | ISO 51,200, no mechanical shutter | 2.5 of 6 | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 | 1.6 of 4 |
Specifications
Each value shows its most reliable source and how many others agree: green when 3 or more independent sources agree, amber for two, grey for one, red when sources disagree and no majority holds. Open a value for what each source says.
| Spec | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | MirrorlessWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 full frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameraDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Body typeRangefinder-style mirrorlessPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S SeriesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera | Wikipedia+2 |
| Lens mount | L-MountB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | L-MountWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Leica L-mountWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | L-MountDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens MountLeica LManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Leica Camera AG L-Mount | B&H+4 |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm)B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOSWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor Format | Full FrameDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mmPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S SeriesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensorDisagrees: Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Full-frame CMOS sensor | B&H+3 |
| Sensor resolution | 24.2 MPB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24.2 MP BSI CMOS (digital)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective Megapixels | 24.2DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective pixels24.2 megapixels | B&H+3 |
| In-body stabilization | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-AxisWikipedia · Read by agent · CIPA rated up to 6.5 stops with Dual IS · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 It has in-body image stabilization (IBIS)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 B.I.S. (5-axis / 5-stop)DPReview · Read by agent · 6.5 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image stabilizationSensor-shiftManufacturer · Read by agent · 5.0 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Compliant with Image sensor shift type, 5-axis stabilizer, Dual I.S.2 | B&H+4 |
| Initial release date | Not stated by any source | |
| Price | ||
| Initial release MSRP | $1,499DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 MSRP$1499 | DPReview |
| Current new price | $1,498B&H · Price · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 $1,497.99 | B&H |
| Current used price | B&H+1 | |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF points | B&H+1 | |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 3″B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Free-Angle Tilting 3" Touchscreen LCDWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreenWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen Size [inches] | 3DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen size3.0″Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.0 inches | B&H+4 |
| Display resolution | 1.84M dotsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution | 1,840,000 DotWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1.84M-dot resolutionWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Approximately 1.84 million dotsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen dots1840000 dotsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 approx. 1,840,000 dots monitor | B&H+4 |
| Display articulation | Wikipedia+1 | |
| Touchscreen | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Free-Angle Tilting 3" Touchscreen LCDWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreenWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 static touch controlDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touch screenYesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 capacitive touch screen | B&H+4 |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Wikipedia+1 | |
| Viewfinder resolution | Not stated by any source | |
| Viewfinder magnification | Not stated by any source | |
| Body | ||
| Battery type | DMW-BLK22Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 DMW-BLK22 Li-ion battery | Wikipedia |
| Battery life (CIPA) | Wikipedia+1 | |
| Weight | 486 gB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 486 g (With Battery, Recording Media)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 486g (17oz) (1.071 lb) (with battery and SD card)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Weight (inc. batteries)486 gManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Approx. 486 g/1.08 lb (camera body, with battery and card) | B&H+3 |
| Weight (body only) | B&H+1 | |
| Dimensions | 126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mmB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 12.6 x 7.39 x 4.67 cmWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 126mm ×74mm ×47mmWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 126 x 73.9 x 46.7 mmManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Approx. 126.0 mm (W)×73.9 mm (H)×46.7 mm (D) | B&H+3 |
| Weatherproofing | NoManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Splash Resistant | No | Panasonic |
| Photo | ||
| Max ISO (native) | 51,200B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native: 100 to 51,200Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 100 – 51200 (standard)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO Max | 51200DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native ISO (maximum)51200Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 AUTO / 50 \*5 / 100 to 51200 / 102400 \*5 / 204800 \*5 | B&H+4 |
| Max ISO (with expansion) | 204,800B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 50 to 204,800 ExtendedWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 50 - 204800 (expand)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Boosted ISO (maximum)204800Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 AUTO / 50 \*5 / 100 to 51200 / 102400 \*5 / 204800 \*5 | B&H+3 |
| Max still resolution | 6000 × 4000B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 6000 x 4000 (~24.2 MP)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Max Resolution | 6000 x 4000DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Max resolution6000 × 4000 pxManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 [L]: 6000×4000 (3984×2656) | B&H+4 |
| Fastest shutter (mechanical) | None (electronic shutter only)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Electronic shutter only | Wikipedia |
| Fastest shutter (electronic) | Not stated by any source | |
| Slowest shutter | B&H+2 | |
| Max burst | 30 fpsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Up to 30 fps at Maximum ResolutionWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Up to 30 fpsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Continuous drive30 fpsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 [SH] / [SH PRE]: 30 frames/second | B&H+3 |
| RAW bit depth | Not stated by any source | |
| Still file formats | RAW 4JPEG 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG, RawWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPG and Raw formats are available.Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG (DCF, Exif 3.0), RAWManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG (DCF compliant, Exif 3.0 compliant) / RAW | B&H+3 |
| Video | ||
| Movie capture formats | Not stated by any source | |
| Max movie resolution | Not stated by any source | |
| Recording formats | B&H+2 | |
| Video bit depth | B&H+1 | |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | SD UHS-IIB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)...a single [SD card] slotWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory CardManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 SD memory card / SDHC memory card*1 / SDXC memory card*1 | B&H+3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth 5.0 / Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 The S9 can connect to [Bluetooth] and [Wi-Fi]Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5GHz bands (STA/AP) (IEEE 802.11a/n/ac)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | B&H+3 |
| Bluetooth | B&H+2 | |
| GPS (built-in) | NoB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 GPS<br>\* _Via Connected Smartphone_ | B&H |
| Ports | USB-C 5HDMI (Micro) 4Microphone 3.5 mm 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x Micro-HDMI Output ... 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input ... 1x USB-C InputWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Micro HDMI Type-D, 3.5mm mic, USB-CWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 USB Type-C, HDMI Type D, 3.5mm jack for external microphoneDPReview · Read by agent · USB type assumed USB-C not stated · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 USBUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/sec)...Microphone portYesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 USB Type-C®, USB 10Gbps ... HDMI Type D ... 3.5 mm stereo mini jack | B&H+4 |
| UVC/UAC webcam | NoWikipedia · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 does not support UVC or UAC for use as a USB [webcam] | Wikipedia |
| UVC/UAC max resolution | Not stated by any source | |
Sources
Every page read for this camera, and when it was scraped.