| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-G9 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II |
| MSRP | $1699 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.33 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.66x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.83x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | 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 |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 |
| No crop on 4K Videos | |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75" |
| Package Weight | 2.945 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLF19 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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