Before we really get into the Lumix DC-GX9, let's establish where it sits in Panasonic's lineup. Back in 2013, the GX7 pioneered the tilting EVF. Then Panasonic took the series upmarket with the GX8, and introduced a new lower-tier GX85 / GX80 / GX7 Mark II to go with it.

Street photographers; travel photographers who don't mind carrying an extra battery with them; enthusiasts that enjoy abundant controls and those who want great JPEGs right out of the camera

Hardcore landscape and sports shooters that may need greater dynamic range; resolution and burst speeds

Panasonic's Lumix GX9 is a feature-packed mid-range mirrorless camera, featuring a 20 Megapixel Four Thirds sensor that's stabilized within the body, an electronic viewfinder and touchscreen, both of which can tilt vertically, 9fps bursts with continuous autofocus, 4k video with Panasonic's array of...

I've been shooting for a few years now. I don't earn my income from photography, but I have been paid, published, etc. I had been wanting to move away from my current system because of customer service issues when a warranty came up, but changing camera systems isn't easy when you already have...

Compact; Convenient; Cost of quality lenses; Easy to use; Exceeded expectations; Image Quality; Inexpensive

Button Placement on the Grip; High ISO noise

A bit of my background: I am not a professional photographer and do not have experience with wide variety of gear. Photography is my hobby and 90 percent of it is landscape. To give you an idea check my instagram: place_of_adventures. Until recently I owned Nikon D5500 and Sigma 18-35mm.

I was using G80 before. But I was wanting smaller camera with tiltable (not fully articulated) LCD screen. So I bought new GX9. Here is my conclusion on GX9 in comparison with my G80. 1) Electronic viewfinder disappointed me. It is almost unusable - can't adjust to get good, focused image.

In many ways, the Lumix GX9 takes two steps forward over the GX8, but one step (maybe half a step) back. The removal of the optical low-pass filter means Lumix GX9 delivers excellent detail, with images looking that bit sharper than those from the GX8, while the smaller form factor compared to its...

Compact design; 4K video and 4K Photo modes; Hybrid stabilization system; Responsive touchscreen; Built-in flash; Fast focusing speeds in Single AF

AF selection fiddly; Awkward rear control dial; 16:9 aspect ratio viewfinder; Body isn't weather-sealed

With the Lumix GX9, Panasonic has listened to its users and made a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that many will see as a true successor to the much-loved . It's based on the cheaper but adds many of the best bits of the , while including all of the company's latest technology.

Compact design is more portable than SLR-styled competitors; In-body stabilisation gives sharper results with every lens; Quiet shutter allows discreet shooting; Excellent Bluetooth and Wi-Fi smartphone connectivity

Default control setup is awkward for viewfinder shooting; 16:9 viewfinder is a poor match to sensor; Control dials are under-utilised

The Panasonic Lumix GX9 is billed by the company as a premium street photography camera. It slots into the range alongside the GX8 and GX80, replacing neither of these models. It's most readily compared to the GX80 and any new features mentioned in this review are generally against this camera.

+ Compact design is more portable than SLR-styled competitors; + In-body stabilisation gives sharper results with every lens; + Quiet shutter allows discreet shooting; + Excellent Bluetooth and Wi-Fi smartphone connectivity

I have had my Lumix GX9 for 6 months now, and have found it to be a very capable camera in a nice compact but sturdy body that is capable of taking some very high quality images which compare well against ones taken with more expensive cameras with larger sensors.

Compact size; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls; Versatile; customizable operation; well built

Flip up viewfinder; Poor Battery Life