Sales/Good deals – The Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera body + 3 lenses + 2nd battery at €749.99

The Panasonic Lumix GX9 takes up the compact size of the GX80 by combining it with the base of the GX8. It therefore incorporates the same 20.3 Mpx 4/3″ BSI CMOS sensor coupled with the optimized Venus Engine processor, offers expert handling thanks to the presence of a new viewfinder and a new tilting screen, and is equipped with of the brand’s latest technological advances, an attractive case that demonstrates all of Panasonic’s know-how and intends to rally experts to the cause of hybrids.

The Panasonic Lumix GX9 is a new success. It combines compactness and performance by taking up the restrained size of the GX80 and the main technical characteristics of the GX8, including the 4/3″ Live CMOS 20.3 Mpx sensor and the Venus Engine processor. Offering a pleasant adjustable screen, an electronic viewfinder, a formidable responsiveness, effective 5-axis stabilization and an advanced video mode, it offers excellent value for money to face competition from Fujifilm as well as Sony or Canon, and will convince the greatest number, both the general public than the confirmed experts. In short, a new number 1 in the making!

Strong points

• Build quality.
• Image quality up to ISO 6400.
• 5-axis hybrid stabilization (with compatible lens).
• 4K video.
• Multi-touch screen
• Excellent responsiveness.
• Electronic shutter up to 1/16000 sec.
• Many direct accesses.
• Numerous customization possibilities.
• Mains charger supplied.
• Built-in flash.

Weak points

• Limited battery life outside “Eco” mode.
• No headphone and microphone jacks.
• No 180° swivel screen
• No edge memory access.

Alternatively

Panasonic delivers a hybrid that wants to position itself on all fronts. Photo, video, experts, beginner, personalization or automation, there is something for everyone. The Lumix G90 drives the point home by offering a tropicalized finish and a relatively small size. If the case by its versatility is a very good device, the video quality could still have been better. However, few users will be able to find a crippling lack in the Lumix G90. Could this be the perfect recipe?