The company's flagship stills model, the G9 is a Micro Four Thirds with a whole lot of punch. With a 20.3MP sensor, and powered by the trusty Venus processing engine, it's capable of shooting at 20fps, blackout free in continuous autofocus, or a massive 60fps with the focus set.

Panasonic's new photography flagship takes some useful steps forward from the video powerhouse GH5, from upgraded autofocus and image stabilization to 20 fps burst speed and a massive 80-megapixel high resolution mode. Here are our thoughts and sample images.

Panasonic commits to stills photography with its new high-speed, high-end mirrorless camera...

20/60fps continuous shooting; 4K UHD video; Fast and effective autofocus

Some viewfinder lag in burst mode; Smaller sensor than most rivals; Lacks DSLR battery life

For a micro four thirds camera is full of stunning useful features. Great for travel, great for wild life. Great for portraits. Great for creativity. Why 6K and 4K photo. High definition 80mega pixel feature. Up to 60 frames a second burst speed. Multi exposure picture. Fantastic video too.

The G9 is the best Lumix camera to date and a cracking choice for wildlife or action photography. Naturally, there’s a trade-off with that Micro Four Thirds sensor – as great as the G9’s images are, they’re not on a par with with a full-frame camera, particularly in low light situations. But the plus sides are lightning shooting speed, a much lower price tag and smaller lenses. If you’re looking for a camera for your travels, the G9 and its system of light and small lenses could be ideal. With 4K video and handy shooting modes like High Resolution also on board, it’s one of most versatile high-end mirrorless cameras you can buy right now.

Very fast frame rates; Small, light lenses; Rich, vibrant photos; Bright and clear viewfinder;

Small sensor; Relatively low pixel count; Large body for a CSC; Comparatively short battery life;

Panasonic wants its new Lumix G9 to be the GH5 for still shooters; a small, light, fast and flexible alternative to traditionally bigger cameras for outdoor and action photography.

Panasonic hopes a combination of speed, tonal tuning and body design will tempt serious photographers.

The Panasonic G9 is one of the most well-balanced Micro Four Thirds camera to date. Capable of super fast burst speeds, with reliable AF as well as good-looking 4K, this camera can easily handle double duty. It offers outstanding image stabilization, great image quality and tons of customization all packed in a reasonably lightweight, weather-sealed body.

Just about any photographer craving a camera that can handle both high-speed still photography and 4K/HD-video duty. Anyone seeking complete control of their camera.;

Serious sports and action shooters, who would be better suited buying a camera with phase detect AF.;

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;

Very fast frame rates; Small, light lenses; Rich, vibrant photos; Bright and clear viewfinder;

Small sensor; Relatively low pixel count; Large body for a CSC; Comparatively short battery life;