Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9KBODY Black
A 20.3MP sensor with an 80MP high-resolution mode and 60fps electronic burst shooting makes this body a speed-focused tool for capturing split-second action. The 3.68M-dot OLED viewfinder with a 120fps refresh rate and blackout-free view provides a clear, real-time window during fast pans, while the 6.5-stop IBIS system enables sharp handheld shots. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need rapid autofocus and high frame rates to freeze motion.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
Burst 20 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 658 g
51 Overall Score
Price $521
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9KBODY | Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony a6700 | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 12 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 658 | 476 | 411 | 820 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 DC-G9KBODY | 36 | 92.8 | 52.5 | 92.3 | 23.9 | 47.3 | 46.7 | 30 | 21.2 | 97.7 | 93.8 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 93 | 84 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 97 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 95.1 |
| Sony a6700 Compare | 96.4 | 86.8 | 92.4 | 95 | 91.2 | 95 | 96.7 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 94.8 | 89.2 | 86.2 | 55.4 | 99.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 98.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
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