Panasonic S9

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The S9 is a new 24mp full-frame mirrorless camera using the L mount, in a dust/splash resistant body that has been cut down and tailored to creators.

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration with no AA filter
    • sensor-based stabilization (5 Axis, 5 stops, up to 6.5 stops with lens IS, CIPA).
  • ISP: Unspecified new image processor
  • Mount: L mount
  • Images:
    • Size/Type: 6000x4000 pixel JPEG, 14-bit RAW
    • Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, 65:24
    • Frame rate: 30 fps electronic 
    • Buffer: JPEG 300+, raw 200+
  • Video:
    • 4K or 6K/30/24 (3:2 open gate, max 200Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0)
    • 6K/30/24 (17:9, max 200Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0)
    • 2160P/30/25/24 (full frame, max 150 Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:2)
    • 2160P/60/50/30/24 (APS-C crop, max 200 Mbps 10-bit 4:2:2)
    • V-Log, V-Gamut, HLG included
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
    • Waveform, vectorscope monitors
    • LUT display (storage of up to 39 LUTs in camera)
    • mic and headphone jacks
    • Built-in fan system (vents under front of prism)
    • optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics
  • External Video:
    • 10-bit 4:2:0 or 8-bit 4:2:2
    • 5.9K/4K/3.5K anamorphic support with Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist recorders
  • Shutter: 
    • no mechanical shutter
    • electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/8,000, bulb (EFCS tops at 1/2000)
    • 1/250 flash sync speed (with GN reduction at 1/250)
    • 30 fps electronic maximum frame rate
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 4 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 
      • Dual native
      • Stills: base 100, 640; 50-204800, AutoISO
      • V-Log: base 640, 4000; 320-51200, AutoISO
      • HLG: base 400, 2500; 400-204800, AutoISO
  • Focus: 
    • 779 point phase detect and DFD detect system
    • single area, pinpoint, zones, tracking, manual focus override
    • face/smile detection
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing (at f/1.4 ISO 100)
    • Focus bracketing
  • Rear Display: 
    • 3” 1.84m dot 
    • articulating
    • touch-screen LCD
  • Flash:  
    • no internal flash
    • cold shoe, no flash syncing
  • Remote: operation via smartphone
  • Connectivity: 
    • Bluetooth 5 BLE 
    • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac 
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
    • HDMI (Type A connector)
  • Cards: 
    • SD cards slot
    • UHS-II compatible
  • Battery: 
    • DMW-BLK22
    • 470 shots CIPA
    • USB charging (no charger supplied)
    • Will run off USB (Power Delivery)
  • Size and Weight:
    • 5” (126mm) wide
    • 2.9” (73.9mm) tall
    • 1.8" (46.7mm) deep
    • 17.1 ounces (486g, including battery and card)
  • Other: 
    • Live View Composite mode
    • dust and splash resistant construction
    • available in black, blue, green, and red
  • Price: 
    • US$1499 S9 body only
  • Announced: May 22, 2024
  • Current Firmware: version 1.1 (October 2024)

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