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Panasonic Lumix G9 - 5.0 / 5
- Best mirrorless cameras: The best interchangeable lens cameras available to buy today
How does it differ from the GH5?
- All-new status LCD screen atop camera Dual IS 2 offers 6.5-stop image stabilisation Redesigned body with extra deep grip and textured leather-like coating 4K at 60fps video recording also possible
The best electronic viewfinder, ever
- 3,680k-dot 120fps 0.83x magnification electronic viewfinder 1,040k-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen
Performance to rival a pro DSLR?
- “World’s fastest autofocus” with 0.04s second acquisition Electronic shutter maximum: 20fps continuous autofocus; 60fps single autofocus Mechanical shutter maximum: 9fps continuous autofocus; 12fps single autofocus 125-area autofocus system Splash, dust and freeze-proof construction
Customisable to outsmart other mirrorless cameras
- Function lever for two user-defined presets Dual user-defined drive modes Dual UHS-II SD card slots Battery saving mode to 920 shots per charge Optional battery grip available for increased longevity
What’s image quality like?
- 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor 80-megapixel High-Res mode 6K Photo mode Micro Four Thirds lens mount New Leica 200mm f/2.8 lens available (£2,700)
To recap
With mighty impressive image stabilisation, an ultra-sensitive shutter, super-fast burst mode, accomplished continuous autofocus and burst shooting, plus a viewfinder that’s unrivalled by any mirrorless model, the G9 really is the finest mirrorless camera that money can buy.
