Panasonic S9 : Specifications and Opinions

The Panasonic S9 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 24 megapixels manufactured from 2024. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 999 €;

45 users have given it an average vote of 8.0 out of 10.

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	24 megapixel (pixel pitch 6.00 μm)
ISO sensitivities	50 - 12800
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	L-Mount (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	8 FPS x 55 RAW, 120 JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)	30 FPS x 36 RAW, 36 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	6K (5952x3968p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2 2x2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	Yes, in-camera (96 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	Partial, it requires computer software to merge the photos
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0″, 1.62 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, fully articulating
Viewfinder	No viewfinder
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Electronic
Battery
Weather sealing	No
Weight	486 g
Dimensions	126 x 74 x 47 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Spleener

sent on 19 Aprile 2026

Pros: Size, weight, autofocus, jpg and mp4 file quality, versatility on the video side, L-mount with full compatibility with Sigma and Leica lenses, price

Cons: Ergonomics rejected, lack of internal memory

Opinion: I don't reproach Panasonic for having given up both the double memory slot and the viewfinder (completely justifiable if you consider the 'mission' of this S9: minimize weight and size to create a pocket-sized and ultralight object). However, I reproach the parent company for having given up an internal memory (Sigma BF style, to be clear) that would have made the S9 much more attractive on the professional front than the reality of the facts. Probably the social and 'freetime' vocation of this product has led to choices that have penalized its usability on the professional front, but with a little effort it could have been possible to arrive at the genesis of a new, innovative and absolutely hybrid camera, also ready to fulfill the role of second body for those who work in the events or journalism sector - just to give examples. After all, the background offered by the technical specifications and the potential of this Lumix are there for all to see, as demonstrated by the internal menu (advanced and articulated as you would expect only from a higher-end camera). A missed opportunity, therefore, given the excellent portability of this product, the quality of its files for immediate use (jpeg on the photo side and mp4 on the video side), the speed and effectiveness of the autofocus, the full compatibility with Sigma and Leica lenses and - last but not least - the decidedly low cost (under 1,000.00 Euros with the January 2026 promotion!). If the 'cons' are not a problem for you and if you are looking for an L-Mount product, then the S9 is an absolutely unmissable camera! N.B. To be purchased strictly in combo with the L-shaped grip of SmallRig, without which in my opinion it becomes almost unusable due to its ergonomics.

Seioccupato

sent on 30 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Display, manageability, elegance, linear structure, truly beautiful videos.

Cons: A ring is missing, better 3, the side ring on the display is very, too sensitive, better a joystick, fairly complex menu indeed articulated, very bad manual.

Opinion: Guys I used it enough to tell you practical pros and cons and that you need to fix it, in the next model. First of all, an incomprehensible dramatic manual, but copy to Canon or Sony how they set theirs and how they explain the features.... but really you don't understand anything. The videos have a fantastic sharpness and colors more, and I also have a Sony and Canon and I admit that for videos Lumix is ahead. Dear Panasonic, insert this damn third essential ring as well as the joystick, because the front wheel is too sensitive and not very perceptible. Perfect monitor, the viewfinder now at 50% of our photos we take them without looking inside so don't come to me to say oh god without viewfinder you can't..... se po fa se po fa!!! Perfect structure too bad I would need a smaller, more pocket-sized lens than the 24mm which is not stabilized. Anyway really nice camera and the Leica profile is scary and the multimedia with the Luts is something different that no one until now has applied and made functional on their portals. I would say well done, develop or improve these notes and you will see how many more you sell.

Gazzi99

sent on 02 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Size and weight - Nice and usable LUTs - Solid AF - Open gate and other gadgets for videographers - Wide customization of the menu

Cons: Absences: viewfinder, electronic shutter, tropicalization, double slot - L-mount lenses that send portability to the cellar (excluding Sigma C) - global rendering of the file not "wow" - plasticity at the highest levels

Opinion: *disclaimer: opinion purely aimed at considering this S9 as a travel camera* Purchased at the beginning of summer thinking it would have been the definitive travel machine, instead... I outlined pros and cons above: in general, the feeling that this S9 gave me is that of a project that was not fully developed (who knows, maybe with a future mark II they will bring out what this should already have been). The famous absences impact some more than others: viewfinder and tropicalization much more than electronic shutter and double slot, for my needs. A big Achilles heel for a type of camera like this is the lens park: lenses that are too large on such a skimpy body (apart from Sigma's valid Contemporary). Video sector (they say) at the top, like all Panasonics; but I photograph, so it didn't affect me much. Considering the amount requested (paid, discounted, 1250 euros with the 20-60mm), I would say final grade 6.5: recommended as long as you fall precisely within the most suitable case of use for this product (and with specific lenses: dream of a 24-105 but also very bright fixed lenses)

Giutam

sent on 01 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Quality of the files in relation to the cost of the machine. Size/portability for a FF. Custom Leica Monochrome function. High Definition function 96 Mp. Lut (for those who use them).

Cons: Plasticky, no viewfinder. Complicated menu. Instruction manual not very useful and cumbersome.

Opinion: I use Leica M11 with M lenses. I took an S9 as a second FF body. Tested with M lenses I find no difference in terms of detail, micro contrast, color and overall performance between the files of the M11 and those of the S9 even with considerable magnifications. Probably the M lenses reduce the differences between the 2 sensors to imperceptible details. I'll try with non-Leica lenses. I don't make videos and therefore I can't express opinions on this. The menu is incomprehensible and the instruction manual even worse, but I have set only what I need in the photo section leaving out the rest. The files you get are splendid. The rest (especially user experience) is modest. If you take care of the matter (image quality) at an advantageous price, it will be difficult to find better in the FF segment. Vote 9.

Petegiu

sent on 10 Agosto 2025

Pros: Full frame, portability, compactness

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I added it to my Micro 4/3 kit to use it with the 28-200 on trips and for everyday use with the 20-60 supplied. I didn't put the lack of the viewfinder against it because it's clear that if you want compactness, you have to file something. Those who buy it already know what limitations they face. I needed some time to adjust to shooting without the viewfinder, but now I use it with ease and speed. jpg files are in themselves excellent even with the use of LUTs and RAW allow important recoveries. I am satisfied with the purchase and I evaluate it positively overall. In addition, the lens park is large, even if personally I do not feel the need, not using it for specific jobs.

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