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Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (Dark Olive)

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Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens (Dark Olive)
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 red 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.
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Panasonic S9 Overview

Stylish, High-Performing, and Travel-Friendly
Pairing the lightweight, convenient full-frame system with the world's lightest zoom, the red 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.
UPC: 885170449220

Panasonic S9 Specs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
Full-Frame
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Max Recording Modes
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
Up to 5.9K at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
Up to 4K at 25 fps
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0
Up to DCI 4K at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
Max Video Output
4:2:2 8/10-Bit
Up to DCI 4K
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI 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
Bluetooth 5.0 / Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Display Type
Free-Angle Tilting 3" Touchscreen LCD
Battery
1x BMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included)
Imaging
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
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/Gain Sensitivity
Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
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 Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording
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
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)

H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0
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)
Video Output
4:2:2 8/10-Bit
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
No
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]
Internal Storage
No
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI 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
Bluetooth 5.0 / Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 Type
Free-Angle Tilting 3" Touchscreen LCD
Resolution
1,840,000 Dot
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
Non-Shoe Flash Connection
No
General
Battery
1x BMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included)
Shoe Mount
1x Cold Shoe
Tripod Mount
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
0.9 lb / 403 g (Body Only)
1.1 lb / 486 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Kit Lens
Focal Length
18 to 40mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum: f/22 to 32
Angle of View
100° to 57°
Magnification
1:3.57 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.28x Magnification
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: 2.7 x L: 1.6" / ø: 67.9 x L: 40.9 mm
Weight
5.5 oz / 155 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.43 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.3 x 5.7 x 5.2"

Panasonic S9 Reviews

Still new to it but impressed

By Amy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-27

I am still playing with it - I got this to replace my Nikon DSLR…just wanted something lighter and easy to travel with. Plus my kids are older so now most of what I take is just on vacation or holidays. So far so good - the colors are great and I shoot in manual and the controls have been easy to figure out. I did watch a few You Tube videos otherwise pretty self explanatory. Great for indoor lighting and outside - there is no flash nor mount but I don’t take a lot of photos in low light or dark so it’s been fine so far for me. Seems to do what I need - test will be when we head to Copenhagen and Stockholm in a few weeks. Can’t wait to really test it out…as much as my dogs love being my models…LOL

Un sensor enorme en un cuerpo pequeño

By Hector Ivan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

Es un muy buen equipo fotográfico. El lente de Kit no es malo, pero es oscuro y deforma más de lo que quisiera, sin embargo, es pequeño aunque para ser operativo debe extenderse y la cámara deja de sentirse compacta. No es precisamente una cámara compacta, yo la veo más como un sensor full frame operativo en el espacio mínimo posible. La interfaz de panasonic no me encanta, pero usando la cámara en manual con un exposímetro externo y usando focales fijas es como usar cualquier cámara profesional, así que cumple bien, dispara rápido y el resultado es lo que uno esperaría. Buena compra.

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Can you drag the camera to record landscape ...

Can you drag the camera to record landscape photo? This would be similar to what Samsung Galaxy phones are capable of doing.
Asked by: Luke
The Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera with Basic Bundle (Black) does not have a panoramic mode.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-05-01

what is in the box?

what is in the box?
Asked by: Johannes
The box included is Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera (Black), Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh) Body Cap, Shoe Cover, Shoulder Strap, Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty and Registration Extension: 2-Year.
Answered by: Idris A
Date published: 2026-02-13

Can you run it off of usbc power?

Can you run it off of usbc power?
Asked by: Beji
Yes, 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. To supply power to the camera body, you can use a commercially available AC adapter and USB connection cable. It's recommended to use an AC adapter with 15W output or higher. These 2 items are not included with the camera.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-05-12

will this camera work with Lumix Tether software ...

will this camera work with Lumix Tether software for focus?
Asked by: Cindy
The Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # PADCS9BO) is compatible with the LUMIX Tether software.
Answered by: Marvin C
Date published: 2025-11-22

hi..what are the codecs in open gate mode? thanks

hi..what are the codecs in open gate mode? thanks
Asked by: diego
The supported open gate recording mode on the Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera is MP4 4K 25/30p using the H.256 codec and 6K MOV. H.265 at frame rates up to 20.97 frames per second.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2026-02-26
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