Product Features
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 12-60mm Lens
Model # DC-G9LK
$1,897.99
Panasonic has taken a different approach to camera development with the stills-focused DC-G9 Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera, which has a variety of newly developed functions and features that will appeal to photographers. Central to the imaging process is the combination of a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and the latest Venus Engine processor, enabling the capture of sharp images and video with sensitivities ranging up to ISO 25600. Extremely fast speeds are also made available with up to 60 fps continuous shooting with the electronic shutter function. If you want to shoot video along with stills the G9 is very accommodating, offering UHD 4K at up to 60p.
This improved speed is seen in many different aspects, including an enhanced Depth-from-Defocus autofocus system with 225 areas for fast, precise focusing across the frame. A rear joystick has been implemented as well for intuitive control over the current focus point. Another benefit of boosted processing is the inclusion of 6K PHOTO at 30 fps and 4K PHOTO at up to 60 fps, allowing users to capture 18MP or 8MP images, respectively, at exceptional frame rates. Beyond speed, the 5-axis sensor stabilization system supports Dual I.S. 2.0 and can compensate for up to six stops of camera shake. And a significant addition made possible with this new system is a multi-shot mode that captures eight separate images and compiles them into a single 80MP raw image.
It isn't just performance that has been optimized, as the G9 has a redesigned body that is splash, dust, and freezeproof. The body gains a top status LCD for quick access to essential settings without needing to check the LCD or viewfinder, which have also been improved. Most notably, the OLED viewfinder is improved with a 0.83x magnification and 3.68m-dot resolution. The EVF has a fast 120 fps refresh rate as well for lag-free viewing. Additionally, the LCD is now a 3.0" 1.04m-dot free-angle touchscreen for working intuitively and at odd angles.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Actual: 21.77 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type | MOS |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Exposure Control | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 25600) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 1 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 1 Second 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Video | |
| Recording Modes | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 59.94p [150 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p/180p [20 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p [24 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Video Encoding | NTSC |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
| Audio File Format | AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM |
| Focus | |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +18 EV |
| Viewfinder and Monitor | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.83x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Monitor Size | 3" |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
| Monitor Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash | None |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Interface | |
| Memory Card Slot | 2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, HDMI A (Full Size), USB 3.0 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| GPS | None |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | |
| Battery | 1 x DMW-BLF19 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.6" / 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.27 lb / 579 g (Body Only) |
| Kit Lens | |
| Focal Length | 12 to 60mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 120mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Angle of View | 84° to 20° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.3x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.87" / 20 cm |
| Optical Design | 14 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 62 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.7 x 3.39" / 68.4 x 86 mm |
| Weight | 11.3 oz / 320 g |