Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Overall, we consider the G9 the best camera Panasonic has made so far, particularly for enthusiast photographers who are mainly interested in shooting stills but also like to take high-resolution movies occasionally.

Panasonic Lumix G9 review: The finest mirrorless camera that money can buy

The line between DSLR and mirrorless cameras continues to blur, with the Panasonic Lumix G9 gunning to be the first choice for pro photographers. In many respects, this is the camera to cease the disparity between the formats; it's almost like a "mirrorless DSLR".

Huge range of Micro Four Thirds lenses (incl; new 200mm f/2.8 Leica) ensure top image quality, Massive viewfinder and useful vari-angle LCD, 4K video and 6K stills modes, Super-fast burst modes, Accomplished continuous autofocus, Pinpoint AF mode

Viewfinder eyecup could fit tighter; Optional battery grip should offer two batteries; Smaller LCD screen than GH5; Smaller sensor than some rivals; No 'super raw' with post-focus adjustment (like Canon 5D IV

Panasonic Lumix G9

After the release of the in early 2017, there followed a quiet period where nobody knew which direction Panasonic might take with its Lumix G series. In early November, the silence was broken with the exciting news that the manufacturer was about to launch its most advanced stills camera, which...

Superb design and handling; Excellent 4K & 6K photo modes; Well supported by Micro Four Thirds lenses; Offers high-resolution 40MP & 80MP modes

Positioning of AF toggle could be better; Lacks battery level indication as percentage; Burst shot mode descriptions aren't clear; No in-camera panoramic mode

Panasonic G9

Aiming to impress stills photographers in the same way that the GH5 has wowed videographers, the new Panasonic G9 is a new flagship compact system camera aimed at enthusiast and professional users, making the bold promise to deliver "the highest picture quality in the history of Panasonic cameras".