Panasonic Lumix DC-S9

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...

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...

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...

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.

Compact ; Real-time LUT ; Connectivity options

No viewfinder

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.