Specification :
Offering a versatile feature-set to please photographers and videographers alike, the silver Lumix DC-GX9 from Panasonic is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that is also characterized by its rangefinder-inspired body design and sleek form factor. Featuring a 20.3 MP Digital Live MOS sensor, along with a Venus Engine image processor, the GX9 is able to record UHD 4K movies at 30 or 24 fps, record full-resolution stills at up to 9 fps with AF-S or 8MP stills at 30 fps, and work in difficult lighting situations with a top sensitivity of ISO 25600. Additionally, complementing the imaging capabilities, is a Dual I.S.2 system that offers the use of both in-camera and in-lens image stabilization systems to effectively minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four stops.
In regard to the physical design, the GX9 incorporates a tilting 2.76m-dot electronic viewfinder and a tilting 3.0" 1.24m-dot rear LCD touchscreen to suit working from a variety of angles. A top dual dial affords direct adjustment of both exposure compensation and shooting mode settings, and the top plate also avails access to a hot shoe as well as a built-in pop-up flash. For remote use of the camera, integrated Bluetooth LE allows wireless control over the shutter and select shooting functions with a linked mobile device, and built-in Wi-Fi can also be used for transferring imagery to a smartphone or tablet.
20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
The 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor pairs with the Venus Engine image processor to deliver fast overall performance, a wide dynamic range, with notable image quality to suit working in a wide variety of conditions. Sensitivity ranges from ISO 200 to 25600, with the ability to extend down to ISO 100 for working in bright conditions or with longer shutter speeds. Versatile burst shooting modes up to 9 fps also allow you to pair high continuous shooting rates with single-shot or continuous autofocus. For even faster performance, up to 30 fps at 8 MP using the 4K PHOTO Modes.
UHD 4K Video Recording
In addition to the versatile still shooting modes, the GX9 also supports recording UHD 4K video with either 30p or 24p frames rates at 100 Mb/s in the MP4 format. Full HD 1080p60 is also supported, in both MP4 and AVCHD formats.
4K PHOTO Modes
Utilizing the GX9's video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Actual: 21.77 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type / Size | MOS, 17.3 x 13 mm |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4 Audio: AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 24/30 fps (100 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps (20 Mb/s MP4) 1280 x 720p at 30 fps (10 Mb/s MP4) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24/30 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Min 59 Sec |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo + Mono) |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,760,000 |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 17.5 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.7x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 m |
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Touchscreen Swivel Touchscreen LCD (1,240,000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-25600) |
| Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/4000 Second Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 - 0 Minute in Bulb Mode 1/25 - 1/16000 Second in Movie Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 1 - 1/16000 Second |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multiple, Spot Metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 0.0 - EV 18.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames in Raw Format Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 100 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames in Raw Format Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 100 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames in Raw Format Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 100 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to Frames |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction Off Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Guide No. | 13.78' (4.2 m) ISO100 |
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 200 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 10 - 80% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.8" / 124.0 x 72.1 x 46.8 mm |
| Weight | 14.36 oz / 407 g with battery and memory card |
