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Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (Blue)

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Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (Blue)
Key Features
  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Compact, Lightweight Design
  • 6K30p 4:2:0 10-Bit Video Recording
  • C4K/4K60p 4:2:2 10-Bit
Pairing the lightweight, convenient full-frame system with the world's lightest zoom, the blue Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens from Panasonic is the perfect on-the-go camera setup for content creators. While smartphones continue to advance in their photo and video capabilities, a uniquely small full-frame system such as the S9 supplies you with significantly more power without the burden of the size of a typical mirrorless or DSLR camera. A 24.2MP full-frame sensor is utilized within the S9, which makes creating high-quality images much easier, even in dimly lit situations. You also have the advantage of choosing from numerous L-mount lenses to suit your needs. Overall, the simplicity and convenience of the S9 makes it an excellent tool for elevating your ability to quickly create and share impactful images.

Panasonic S9 Overview

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Pairing the lightweight, convenient full-frame system with the world's lightest zoom, the blue Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens from Panasonic is the perfect on-the-go camera setup for content creators. While smartphones continue to advance in their photo and video capabilities, a uniquely small full-frame system such as the S9 supplies you with significantly more power without the burden of the size of a typical mirrorless or DSLR camera. A 24.2MP full-frame sensor is utilized within the S9, which makes creating high-quality images much easier, even in dimly lit situations. You also have the advantage of choosing from numerous L-mount lenses to suit your needs. Overall, the simplicity and convenience of the S9 makes it an excellent tool for elevating your ability to quickly create and share impactful images.
Connect and Share Instantly
Getting your photos and videos onto your smartphone quickly is a massive benefit of the S9. With improved connection speed and stability, users are able to easily link their device to the S9 in a few simple steps with the Lumix Lab app.
Real Time LUT (Signature Presets)
Create your own signature presets on your smartphone and transfer them to your S9, so you can apply them to your photos while you're shooting, not after. This gives you a precise idea of what your finished photos or videos will look like and is a massive time saver. You can download creators' LUT from the official Lumix website.
Extend Your Range with Crop and Hybrid Zoom
The crop zoom function utilizes the center of the camera sensor to extend the normal zoom range while maintaining image quality. The hybrid zoom function utilizes both optical and crop zoom to extend the focal length even further.
Lumix 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens
Touted as the world's smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens, the 5.5 oz, 1.6"-long Panasonic Lumix 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens brings high resolution from corner to corner in a unique zoom range for a flexible, versatile, walk-around lens. Suitable for landscapes, buildings, and snapshots with a natural perspective, the lens also provides subtle bokeh when shooting subjects with the maximum aperture and at the minimum focusing distance of 5.9". The lens achieves its high sharpness and small form factor with the help of an optical design featuring three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion elements, and one ultra-high refractive element. The lens also benefits video shooters by suppressing focus breathing.

In addition to its lightweight and portable design, the lens' construction is dust, splash, and freeze-resistant for use in adverse weather conditions. The front element also has a fluorine coating to repel water, oil, and other debris.

More Camera Benefits
  • 30 fps pre-burst shooting
  • MP4Lite video, which is a new video file format optimized for fast uploads
  • Real-time LUT button
  • Autofocus detection for human, animal, car, and motorcycle subjects
  • Time-lapse and stop-motion animation video recording modes
Firmware Update 1.1 October 2024
  • A new menu for Recording Time Limit, including an option for limitless recording depending on environment and operating conditions.
  • A display feature for Multiple Frame Markers, allows the user to see up to three frame markers simultaneously for planning shots for use across platforms.
  • Improved subject detection with algorithms for detecting airplanes, trains, and specific parts of cars and motorcycles.
  • Improvements to the LUMIX Lab smartphone app, allowing remote shooting, shutter remote control, and improved image transfer
  • Improved operational stability.

Panasonic S9Specs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo/Video
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Continuous Shooting
Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP
Internal Recording Modes
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
4096 x 2160
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080i
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Display Type
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type
1x BMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh
Imaging
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds in Manual Mode
1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo/Video
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range
0 to 18 EV
White Balance
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting
Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes
3:2
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
12 MP (4272 x 2848)
6 MP (3024 x 2016)
2.5 MP (1920 x 1280)
4:3
21 MP (5328 x 4000)
11 MP (3792 x 2848)
5 MP (2688 x 2016)
2 MP (1712 x 1280)
16:9
20 MP (6000 x 3368)
10 MP (4272 x 2400)
5 MP (3024 x 1704)
2 MP (1920 x 1080)
1:1
16 MP (4000 x 4000)
8 MP (2848 x 2448)
4 MP (2016 x 2016)
2 MP (1280 x 1280)
65:24
13 MP (6000 x 2208)
2:1
18 MP (6000 x 3000)
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
4096 x 2160
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080i
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Log
Recording Limit
Up to 15 Minutes in 4K
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: LUMIX Lab / LUMIX Sync
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Setup, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size
3"
Resolution
1,840,000 Dot
Display Type
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779
Autofocus Sensitivity
6 to +18 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
External Flash Connection
No
General
Battery Type
1x BMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh
Shoe Mount
1x Cold Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.96 x 2.91 x 1.84" / 12.6 x 7.39 x 4.67 cm
Weight
1.1 lb / 486 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
0.9 lb / 403 g (Body Only)
Kit Lens
Focal Length
18 to 40mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture
f/22 to 32
Angle of View
100° to 57°
Maximum Magnification
0.28x
Minimum Focus Distance
5.91" / 15.01 cm
Optical Design
8 Elements in 7 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.7 x 1.6" / 67.9 x 40.9 mm
Weight
5.5 oz / 155 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.44 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.9 x 6.1 x 5.2"

Panasonic S9 Reviews

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Does it have a headphone port?

Does it have a headphone port?
Asked by: Jose
Hello, Jose! The Lumix S9 does not have a headset jack. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-07-18

Continuous video record time? 1 hour?

Continuous video record time? 1 hour?
Asked by: s
The Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera has various recording limits based on recording quality. The maximum recording time is 20 minutes, regardless of how you set the quality.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-06-11

Does it take photos or do you need to use a Nikon ...

Does it take photos or do you need to use a Nikon to do that?
Asked by: s
The Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera is capable of taking photos, but it doesn't have a mechanical shutter. Therefore, the Lumix S9 can't use a flash, and with very fast moving subjects you may get distortion.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-06-23

Best sd card for lumix s9

Best sd card for lumix s9
Asked by: brian
Hello, Brian! You can use SD memory cards/SDHC memory cards/SDXC memory cards up to maximum 512 GB. The camera supports UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard and UHS-II Video Speed Class 90 standard SD cards. -C
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-08-22

Can a V60 SD card record in all modes?

Can a V60 SD card record in all modes?
Asked by: Loïc
Hello! The camera supports UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard and UHS-II Video Speed Class 90 standard SD cards. If you wish to record in all modes you will need a V90 SD card. We hope this information will be useful! - S
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-11-08

Could I use this Camera as a webcam for work from ...

Could I use this Camera as a webcam for work from home?
Asked by: Andrew
Hi, Andrew! Yes, the Lumix S9 can be used as a webcam. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-07-15

Is it possible to power and stream/record at the ...

Is it possible to power and stream/record at the same time? Do the record limitations hold for for streaming or external storage
Asked by: Yosef
We appreciate your interest in our new camera! This model is still on pre-order and full specifications are not available at this time. Please check back at a later time when the information becomes available. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2024-06-30

Is it possible to supply power to the camera ...

Is it possible to supply power to the camera while streaming using ac to dc(usb-c) cable or od do you need also a dummy battery?
Asked by: Yosef
The Panasonic Lumix S9 can be powered by inserting the battery into the camera for charging. You can record while the camera is being charged.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-07-17
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