For a micro four thirds camera is full of stunning useful features. Great for travel, great for wild life. Great for portraits. Great for creativity. Why 6K and 4K photo. High definition 80mega pixel feature. Up to 60 frames a second burst speed. Multi exposure picture. Fantastic video too.

The G9 is the best Lumix camera to date and a cracking choice for wildlife or action photography. Naturally, there’s a trade-off with that Micro Four Thirds sensor – as great as the G9’s images are, they’re not on a par with with a full-frame camera, particularly in low light situations. But the plus sides are lightning shooting speed, a much lower price tag and smaller lenses. If you’re looking for a camera for your travels, the G9 and its system of light and small lenses could be ideal. With 4K video and handy shooting modes like High Resolution also on board, it’s one of most versatile high-end mirrorless cameras you can buy right now.

Very fast frame rates; Small, light lenses; Rich, vibrant photos; Bright and clear viewfinder;

Small sensor; Relatively low pixel count; Large body for a CSC; Comparatively short battery life;

Very fast frame rates; Small, light lenses; Rich, vibrant photos; Bright and clear viewfinder;

Small sensor; Relatively low pixel count; Large body for a CSC; Comparatively short battery life;

This review continues from where we left off in our First Look overview, which was published in November. We have now been able to spend some time with Panasonic's DC-G9 camera, which was supplied with the H-ES12060E 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens.

When Panasonic released its latest flagship camera last year, it's focus was almost as much on its video capabilities. But the new Lumix DC-G9 brings things very much back to still photography.

Excellent usability; reasonable compactness; occasionally useful 80 megapixel mode; adjustable display panel

Hmmmm

Excellent image quality, 60fps shooting, polished handling and a wealth of advanced features add up to make the Lumix G9 a brilliant all-round mirrorless camera and Panasonic's best mirrorless camera to date.

6.5-stop image stabilization; Up to 60fps burst shooting; Large viewfinder; Great grip and handling; Dual UHS-II card slots

ISO range could be broader; Reduced screen size compared to GH5; Battery level not shown as a percentage

The Lumix G9 is the new benchmark for Micro Four Thirds.

Great build quality; Intelligent control layout; 80MP high-resolution mode; 5-axis in-body stabilization; 6K photo and 4K video

Burst rate has odd limitations; Smaller sensor than similarly sized/priced competitors

After the release of the Lumix GH5 in early 2017, there followed a quiet period where nobody knew which direction Panasonic might take with its Lumix G series. In early November, the silence was broken with the exciting news that the manufacturer was about to launch its most advanced stills camera,...

Superb design and handling; Excellent 4K & 6K photo modes; Well supported by Micro Four Thirds lenses; Offers high-resolution 40MP & 80MP modes

Positioning of AF toggle could be better; Lacks battery level indication as percentage; Burst shot mode descriptions aren't clear; No in-camera panoramic mode

Superb design and handling; Excellent 4K & 6K photo modes; Well supported by Micro Four Thirds lenses; Offers high-resolution 40MP & 80MP modes;

Positioning of AF toggle could be better; Lacks battery level indication as percentage; Burst shot mode descriptions aren’t clear; No in-camera panoramic mode;

The Panasonic G9 is one of the most well-balanced Micro Four Thirds camera to date. Capable of super fast burst speeds, with reliable AF as well as good-looking 4K, this camera can easily handle double duty. It offers outstanding image stabilization, great image quality and tons of customization all packed in a reasonably lightweight, weather-sealed body.

Just about any photographer craving a camera that can handle both high-speed still photography and 4K/HD-video duty. Anyone seeking complete control of their camera.;

Serious sports and action shooters, who would be better suited buying a camera with phase detect AF.;