Panasonic Lumix DC-S9

5 reviews

Oct, 2024

Positive
portability (4)
usability (4)
performance (4)
price (3)
design (2)

Negative
viewfinder (2)
connectivity (1)
shutter (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DC-S9. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the connectivity and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Panasonic Lumix S9 review: a great shot-snapper with a compact footprint

The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a compact camera with clout, offering brilliant image quality and useful features

Brilliant image quality ; Innovative Open Gate video

No viewfinder ; Crop zoom relies on fiddly touchscreen

The Panasonic Lumix S9 delivers superb image quality and an innovative way to process video without the need for a computer. Sure, the layout is fiddly and, at times, infuriating, but take the time to get used to it and you'll almost certainly reap the...

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Timothy Coleman (techradar.com)

Hands on: Panasonic Lumix S9 review – small, simple, powerful, flawed

Incredible bang for buck video features, in an all-new body that's not for everyone

Incredible 6K 'open gate' video at this price ; Impressive image stabilization can easily handle run-and-gun filming ; Quick access to Real Time LUTs ; New MP4 Lite file format is smaller and quicker to process

No proper L-mount lenses to truly complement the S9's tiny body ; Photographers will wish for a viewfinder and hotshoe ; No headphone jack ; New companion app needs refining

There's a lot to like about the Panasonic Lumix S9, primarily its superb video features inherited from the Lumix S5 II, our favorite video camera from 2023. You get superb 'open gate' 6K video recording, incredibly effective image stabilization and now...

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Hillary K. Grigonis (pocket-lint.com)

I took the Panasonic S9 to the Renaissance Fair, and it made my content perfectly Insta-worthy

The Panasonic S9 is a colorful compact mirrorless camera that's easy to learn, but lacks some high-end features.

Compact, colorful design ; Customizable colors using LUTs ; Excellent image quality ; Competative $1,500 body-only price

Lacks a hot shoe slot and mic port ; Missing grip and viewfinder is less comfortable ; Electronic shutter only ; Slower autofocus performance with action

The Panasonic S9 is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera designed for content creators and travelers. The 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers colorful images that can be customized in-camera through the use of custom LUTs. The minimalist design...

Oct, 2024

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Panasonic Lumix S9 review: very compact creator

Are A full-frame sensor and interchangeable lenses in a compact body a recipe for success? The Panasonic Lumix S9 gets plenty right

Fantastic stills and excellent video recording ; Brilliantly compact for a full-frame interchangeable lens camera ; Real-time LUTs great for creativity

No EVF feels like a missed trick ; Companion app not as slick as some rivals ; Battery life not the greatest

About as small as full-frame compacts with swappable lenses get. The Panasonic Lumix S9 takes gorgeous photos and is a capable video camera, but the lack of viewfinder will irk street specialists.

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv_in)

Panasonic Lumix S9 review: very compact creator

Are A full-frame sensor and interchangeable lenses in a compact body a recipe for success? The Panasonic Lumix S9 gets plenty right

Fantastic stills and excellent video recording ; Brilliantly compact for a full-frame interchangeable lens camera ; Real-time LUTs great for creativity

No EVF feels like a missed trick ; Companion app not as slick as some rivals ; Battery life not the greatest

About as small as full-frame compacts with swappable lenses get. The Panasonic Lumix S9 takes gorgeous photos and is a capable video camera, but the lack of viewfinder will irk street specialists.

May, 2024

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