Panasonic LUMIX S9

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Basics

BrandPanasonic
Model codeDC-S9
Released (Japan) ?Jun 2024
MountL-Mount

Sensor

Sensor sizeFull frame
Effective megapixels24.2 MP
Sensor typeNot stated
ISO (min)ISO 100
ISO (max)ISO 51200

Shutter

Mechanical shutter (fastest) ?None
The spec sheet's burst entry for "mechanical shutter, EFCS" is "-"
Electronic shutter (fastest)1/8000 s
Slowest shutter speed60 s
Flash sync speedNot stated

Burst

Burst, mechanical shutterNone
Burst, electronic (AF tracking) ?30 fps
SH30 (AFS/AFC/MF)
Burst, electronic (max) ?30 fps
Pre-capture ?Yes
SH30 PRE

AF & stabilization

Subject detectionPeople, Animals, Vehicles
People, animals, cars, motorcycles, trains, airplanes (cars, motorcycles, trains and airplanes are grouped as "vehicles")
In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS, body only ?5 stops
B.I.S. 5.0 stops (CIPA, using S-R2060)
IBIS, max (incl. lens) ?6.5 stops
Dual I.S. 2 6.5 stops

Viewfinder & monitor

ViewfinderNo
The spec sheet's viewfinder entry is "-"
Viewfinder resolutionNone
Viewfinder magnification ?None
Monitor size3.0 in
Monitor resolutionNot stated
Monitor articulationVari-angle
Official name is "free-angle monitor"
TouchscreenYes

Video

Max video resolution ?6K (5952)
6K (5952×3968)
4K max frame rateNot stated
4K max frame rate (no crop) ?Not stated
Full HD max frame rateNot stated
10-bit recordingYes
Internal RAW videoNot stated
Recording time limit ?Not stated

Body

Weight, body only403 g
Weight, with battery ?486 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mm
Weather sealingNot stated

Storage, power & wireless

Card slotsNot stated
Card typesNot stated
Battery life (CIPA) ?470 shots
Value for the DC-S9K (with S-R2060)
USB powerPower while shooting
WirelessWi-Fi, Bluetooth

Sources

Checked November 15, 2026. Sources are the maker's official Japanese website. Not stated means the value is not given there.

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