Panasonic LUMIX S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens, Compact, Lightweight Body, Perfect for Social Media and Travel, DC-S9NR

I've been wanting a LUMIX S9 full-frame camera for a long time, and now that I finally have one, I couldn't be happier!!! This camera provides everything a creative needs to bring their vision to reality. The image quality is simply stunning—sharp, bright, and detailed. And the 20-60mm lens is incredibly versatile, suitable for both wide pictures and close-ups. One of my favorite features is the ease of use; the autofocus is smooth and quick, and the menu is really intuitive. Plus, the 6K video quality is incredible; I can take my stuff to the next level! The camera is a little heavy, but it feels strong and professional, as if it was designed to last. The battery lasts long enough for regular shooting, and I always keep a spare on hand for long-term assignments. This camera has certainly made my dreams come true! If you're a creator looking for an update, I wholeheartedly recommend this camera!

The footprint and capacity of this camera with the 18-40mm is basically one of a kind. There are some compromises, but for the right use case, nothing really compares to it. If you’re shooting professionally, I doubt you would even consider this camera. If you want a compact travel camera for family videos for those than can appreciate the difference between this and a cell phone camera. Following an update, you can drop record limits. I haven’t been able to make this camera overheat in 4k30 for over an hour. YMMV and probably highly dependent on ambient temperatures. Internal mics are probably better than average for a full frame mirrorless, IBIS is solid, battery is also good. Cell phone integration with the MP4Lite format is solid. Tried many of the competitors, including A7c and ZV-E1. I consider the ZV-E1 an absolute joke. I actually missed some of my kid’s first steps because it overheated after 8 minutes on 4k60, also only 12mp sensor. Compared to the A7cii, this has no evf, slightly less dynamic range, no functional hot shoe, no headphone jack, 33 v 24mp, and worse battery life. For me, still like the image this camera puts out better, I’d probably use a mic with an additional headphone output if I wanted to, and probably wouldn’t carry/use any hot shoe accessories; kind of defeats the purpose of the portability I don’t think any of the Sony lens options really come close to the LUMIX 18-40, especially for video. The hybrid zoom stretching that to 18-61mm, without appreciable degradation in the high setting, for video at least. The most equivalent Sony option would be the kit lens with the ZV-E1, the 28-60, which is a massive compromise. I can see a use case for the A7c ii28-60 v the S9 18-40, but it’s also a $800/2oz weight penalty. If the reason you carry a smaller mirrorless camera is for video, this really can’t be beat. Rolling shutter much better in 4k60, but that comes with a crop

Would be closer to the perfect travel camera, if it had an evf and a hot shoe for flash or other accessaries. A work around for evf issue is an optical view finder. The accuracy of af focus is good enough just using the optical and not having to look at the lcd for confirmation. Perfect xpan digital replacement camera. Having custom luts real time is also a game changer whether you shoot video or pics.

For me, (I’m aware of the passionate discussion surrounding this product) the S9 is perfect for my use case. That being a very scenic western US excursion where I felt I needed more than my phone for memories. Small enough to jump out of a motorcycle saddlebag and to quickly get locked back up without delaying the group. I know that IPhones in the hands of the talented people can take amazing pictures - that’s not me. This thing spits out professional images in my idiot hands while being used as a point and shoot. Maybe someday I’ll grow into its professional capabilities, but for now, the professionals at LUMIX have solved my problem - and then some!

As a content creator, the Panasonic LUMIX S9 with the 20-60mm lens is next-level. The full-frame sensor gives insanely sharp photos and cinematic depth of field, while the versatile lens covers everything from wide shots to mid-range detail — perfect for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Video performance is stellar: smooth 4K, excellent color science, and low-light capability that keeps footage looking professional. Autofocus is fast and reliable for solo filming. Plus, the **LUMIX Lab App** makes color grading and LUTs super easy, saving tons of editing time and helping content pop instantly. If you want a camera that handles **photo, video, and social media-ready editing** like a pro, this is it. Truly worth every penny! **Pros for Creators:** * Sharp full-frame photos and cinematic video * Versatile 20-60mm lens for any shot * Low-light performance is amazing * Fast, reliable autofocus * **LUMIX Lab App** for easy LUTs and color grading **Cons:** * Slightly heavy for handheld vlogging (stabilizer recommended)

Incredible camera. Professional Forbes recognized photographer here. I actually find this camera better and more impressive than my hasselblad x2D. Great little but powerful camera. Highly highly recommend.

Connection issues with the app, picture quality is good but very bad at night. You can add a light on top but it takes away from the whole portability aspect.

Compact. Feature-packed