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Panasonic’s LUMIX S9 is now available in additional color options, expanding beyond the original version. The camera itself isn’t new, but the updated White-Silver and Black-Silver finishes give buyers a bit more choice on the aesthetic side without changing anything under the hood.
We covered the LUMIX S9 in detail when it was first released. If you’d like a deeper look at the camera, you can find that article here and have a look at the video below. As a quick refresher, this is Panasonic’s compact full-frame entry in the L-Mount lineup. It pairs a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with a surprisingly small body and offers internal recording up to 6K at 30p, along with 4K60p in 10-bit. (6K, 3:2 open-gate video recording is supported too). That’s what made it interesting at launch. It brings fairly serious video specs into a camera that feels closer in size to an APS-C body.
The LUMIX S9 is aimed at hybrid shooters who move between stills and video and who don’t want to carry a larger body. It supports real-time LUTs for in-camera looks and includes multi-subject autofocus detection for people, animals, and vehicles. Panasonic removed the built-in electronic viewfinder to keep the body smaller, which is a pity, but it might make sense for a screen-based workflow. Surely it is not suiting everyone. In practical terms, portability is clearly the priority.
The new colors do not introduce any technical differences. Sensor, codecs, stabilization, connectivity, and recording limits remain unchanged. This update is purely cosmetic.
The Black/Silver and White/Silver versions are available now and are listed at $1,597.99 / €1,443.83 with the 18–40mm kit lens. Other bundle configurations are offered with pricing varying accordingly.
For more information, please see the Panasonic website.
Would you choose a compact full-frame body over a larger model if image quality is comparable? Is the lack of a built-in EVF a dealbreaker for you? Let us know in the comments!
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A camera was put in my hands at 16, and I’ve been taking photographs ever since. Before moving to Vienna, I worked as a photographer on film sets, telling stories as they unfolded behind the scenes. Since then, I’ve focused on immersive theater, both as a photographer and an actor. I am the photographer for the award-winning Nesterval ensemble, documenting the energy and atmosphere of their performances. I’m a teller of stories. Stories hold my interest. I’ll take on any project with a story to tell.