
Key Features
- 24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor
- Various Video Recording Modes
- Flexible Framing(Open Gate)
- New MP4(Lite) VideoNew
- LUMIX Lab for Seamless Social Sharing
- Enhanced REAL TIME LUT
OVERVIEW
Discover the LUMIX S9, the ultimate tool for content creators looking to stand out in the world of social media. This compact full frame mirrorless camera offers superior image quality, easy-to-use functions, and a sleek colorful design. With the LUMIX S9, you can create exceptional content like a pro. REAL TIME LUT applies signature presets directly in-camera, allowing you to preview and apply professional color grades instantly, with super-fast sharing through your smartphone with the LUMIX Lab app. The full frame sensor allows for exceptional image clarity even in low light, while also providing the flexibility to frame for any social media aspect ratio. So much functionality is packed into this compact camera body, with features that make a difference such as slow motion and time-lapse, Phase Hybrid autofocus, powerful image stabilization, and compatibility with the entire L-mount system of full-frame lenses to unlock endless creative opportunities.
Choose Your Style and Revolutionize Your Content:
REAL TIME LUT applies signature presets directly in-camera; preview and apply professional color grades instantly, for standout social media; choose LUT settings through the LUMIX Lab or create your own
Ultra-Fast Connection and Transfer:
Transfer content to your smartphone seamlessly with LUMIX Lab and an ultra-fast Wi-Fi connection; every stunning shot will appear in your phone's photo library, for quick and easy sharing
Think Big, Pack Small: Compact camera packed with professional-grade features;
the perfect everyday companion to capture and share your life; choose your favorite attractive finish
High Image Quality:
With its full-frame sensor, LUMIX S9 delivers stunning results even in low-light conditions, for high-res videos and impressive photos
Flexible Framing (Open Gate):
Get all the aspect ratios from one shot - LUMIX S9 offers superior resolution and heightened detail across social media for effortless sharing
Extended Zoom Range
Crop Zoom / Hybrid Zoom extends the zoom range of both photos and videos, allowing you to expand your range of expression even if you only carry around one lens
Fast Auto Focus
The Phase Hybrid autofocus ensures sharp images with both still and moving subjects. For video it guaranties your subject is always in focus, wherever in the frame
Steady Shot In Any Situation
Shoot handheld and get a steady shot. Powerful image stabilization and Active I.S. mode to keep your footage smooth, no matter the situation
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camera attributes
| Recording File Format (Image) | JPEG (DCF, Exif 3.0), RAW |
| Audio Recording | MOV: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/24-bit, 96kHz/24-bit*) MP4: AAC (2ch 48kHz/16-bit) MP4(Lite): AAC (2ch 48kHz/16-bit) |
| Light Metering Modes | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot / Highlight Weighted |
| Image Stabilization | (5-axis / 5-stop*) / 2 (6.5-stop*) |
| Image Sensor Size | 35.6mm x 23.8mm |
| Electronic Shutter | Still image: Time* (Max. 60 sec**), 1/8,000 - 60** Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/2 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image Sensor Type | 35mm full-frame, CMOS Sensor |
| White Balance Mode | AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Camera Format | Mirrorless |
| Operating Temperature | '0? to 40? (32? to 104?) |
| Recording File Format (Video) | MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC MP4(Lite): H.265/HEVC |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE (P) / Aperture Priority AE (A) / Shutter Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Creative Video (P/A/S/M)* / Slow&Quick / Custom 1, 2, 3 / Intelligent Auto |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount |
| Camera Body Weight | Approx. 403g / 0.89 lb (Body, Shoe Cover) (excluding body cap) |
lens specification
| Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.15m/0.49ft (at focal length 18-21mm) / 0.35m/1.15ft (at focal length 40mm) |
| Lens Filter Size | f62mm |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 (Wide) - F32 (Tele) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Focal Length | f=18-40mm |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 100°(Wide) - 57°(Tele) |
| Maximum Aperture | F4.5 (Wide) - F6.3 (Tele) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus / Manual |
| Mount Type | L-Mount |
display & viewfinder
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Display Type | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control |
| Monitor Resolution | Approx. 1.84 million dots |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | Approx. 126 x 73.9 x 46.7 mm / 4.96 x 2.91 x 1.84 inch (Body only, excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | Approx. 486g / 1.08 lb (Body, Shoe Cover, Battery, SD Memory Card) (excluding body cap) |
focusing control
| Focus Modes | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
interface
| Memory Card Slot | 1 |
power system
| Battery Type | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) (bundled) |
detailed specifications
| Compatible Media | Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards and UHS-II Video Speed Class 90 standard SDXC Memory Cards. |
| Megapixels | Approx. 25.3. |
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