PanasonicLUMIX S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens, Compact, Lightweight Body, Perfect for Social Media and Travel, DC-S9NK

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!

Bought it gor 1290 with the 20-60 kit lens. I got to say the best investment for the price. Autofocus, luts, screen, body, vintage look (got it in red) absolutely in love with this camera, i also have Sony A7s3 , Fujifilm X-t50, Sony A6700 & A6300, but i gravitate to this camera more for some reason.

Such a great 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 portabilityI 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.

This camera is awesome for me as a beginner in photography. It was easy to setup, and I love that I can instantly transfer the photos to my phone to edit or use on social media!

This is a dream for content creators who need a lightweight, travel-friendly camera without compromising on quality. Its full-frame sensor delivers stunning, high-resolution images, even in low light, while the fast WiFi connection makes it effortless to transfer photos and videos straight to your phone for instant social sharing. Plus, the real-time LUT function lets you apply professional-grade color presets in-camera, cutting down on editing time.However, the lack of a built-in viewfinder can make shooting in bright sunlight tricky, and no in-body image stabilization (IBIS) means handheld video might be shaky without a gimbal. Still, if you’re looking for a compact, high-quality camera designed for speed and convenience, the LUMIX S9 is a solid choice.

This is my crash camera companion to my S5ii. Perfect B-Cam that is smaller & lighter than the S5ii without sacrificing image quality.Would I want it as my primary camera? No, I like an EVF and better ergonomics.But as a small light full frame B-Cam, it's incredible!

People give this camera crap because of no EVF or Hot Shoe. Let me tell you, it’s the most fun I’ve had taking pictures with the S9. It’s my daily carry and with the LUTS feature, it’s just a blast to shoot with. Pick a LUT, snap away, and upload strait to your phone or social media. This is truly a content creator friendly camera! Take pics, you can vlog with it, you can even use it for a livestream camera.