Customer reviews from Panasonic
Panasonic - S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera - Crimson Red
Average customer rating
4.7
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Panasonic - S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera - Crimson Red
Posted by: Geckoluke
from Orange County, CA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This camera has it. My opinion is as a videographer, i've used Sony, Canon, Lumix, Black Magic, and REDs on different productions for almost 15 years. So this is mainly from that view.
Lumix has always had the best IBIS, it doesn't warp weird and doesn't track subjects like every other camera brand i've used. It has a natural way of making sure micro jitters are gone, there's still some movement not too much.
VLOG is such an amazing LOG format. Detail is so solid in the shadows so it feels so natural to me. The highlight rolloff isn't my favorite, but it's easily fixed in post.
They have nailed autofocus in their latest lineup. it's reliable and fast, and i had no problem tracking my kids running around like lunatics.
We all used to shy away from Lumix color in video production because it had a weird push in the yellows in the shadows that tended to give people a slight jaundice look. BUT it's gone! praises. Colors are beautiful, i pit it against Canon colors for video and prefer this little camera now.
10 bit 422, c4k when you want it, small with terrific battery life, i don't really use the 6k open gate but good to know it's there.
The LUTs are fun, makes shooting a bit more fun because you can load a preview look but still record VLOG if you want then put that same LUT on in your NLE.
People need to chill out about the lack of a viewfinder. They are making a bigger deal then they should It always has looked professional to shoot photos with the viewfinder, but times are changing.
I use this camera to capture b-roll content from events, B camera to a RED Komodo X for run n gun, family camera for home movies, and webcam for Zoom
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, October 23, 2024
We’re overjoyed by your 5-star review! Thanks for letting us know how much you’re enjoying the product. Thank you for your detailed feedback and for sharing your observations with us. Your feedback is important to us and helps us strive for even more. We look forward to hearing from you again soon!
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Posted by: Brian
from San Diego
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great full frame camera in a compact size. Luts feature is excellent when combined with LUMIX Lab.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, November 20, 2024
We're so happy that you enjoyed our product! Thank you for the positive feedback, it means a lot to us.
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Customer Rating
5
An absolute joy to use!
on June 2, 2025
Posted by: WWPhoto
from Santa Fe, NM
Gender:Male
I am a retired professional photographer - the S9 is a thoroughly enjoyable and very capable camera to create with. I have used other brands in my career, but the colours, dynamic range and operating system in this camera is superb. The lens options are great - from current offerings to the options of vintage lenses. The LUT library is a fantastic addition; the SOOC jpgs are excellent, along with the Hi- Res photo option. Do I miss the lack of a viewfinder? No. We are all use to using our phones for taking photos, so this is an easy transition. The linking of your phone/pad for instant editing and sharing is well implemented and very reliable and useful. This camera is a real gem!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, June 4, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re thrilled to hear that the S9 is providing you with an enjoyable and capable creative experience. It’s wonderful that the colors, dynamic range, and operating system are meeting your professional standards, and that you’re taking full advantage of both current and vintage lens options. We’re glad the LUT library and high-resolution photo features are enhancing your workflow, and that the phone/pad connectivity is seamless for editing and sharing. Your perspective as a retired professional photographer means a lot to us, and we’re honored the S9 is a true gem in your photography journey.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Moe H.
from New York
Verified Purchase:Yes
The S9 is a highly portable, full-frame camera — but don't let its compact size fool you. It is remarkably capable, with a slim profile, straightforward button controls, and simple operation. Most importantly, it takes great pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, May 11, 2026
Hi Moe! Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear that the camera’s compact design, intuitive controls, and overall capability stood out, and that image quality met your expectations. It’s great to know the balance of portability and performance made a positive impression. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Posted by: Darathyc.drx
from California
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got myself the titanium gold colorway and instantly fell in love after it arrived! I needed a camera that didn’t feel like I was working and this camera was it! Only downside was the lack of hotshoe but it’s great in lowlight and open gate is pretty cool👀
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, May 18, 2026
Hi there! We love hearing that the titanium gold made such a strong first impression and that the camera feels inspiring rather than like work, that’s exactly what we aim for. Great to know you’re enjoying the low-light performance and open gate features as well. Thanks for the thoughtful note about the hotshoe, and for the 5 stars.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Customer Rating
5
Loving the S9!
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: deedee17
Gender:Female
This camera is FUN to use, the photos are beautiful straight out of camera, with and without LUTs, and of course, the video is fantastic! I love that's it's a small, elegant camera that gives me gorgeous full-frame images and rich videos. The camera is very customizable so you have plenty of options to put all the things you use most, right at your fingertips. I am primarily a photographer but dabble in video now and then, and lately I've been wanting to capture more video moments especially of family. So far this beautiful, fun camera has more than delivered what I was looking for! Super happy with this!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, May 28, 2026
Hi! Thank you for the 5-star review and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying the S9, from the image quality and video performance to its elegant design and customizable controls. It’s great to know the camera fits so well into both your photography and growing interest in capturing video moments, especially with family. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: H
from SF Bay Area
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had been using Fujifilm gear for many years, but decided to make the change after seeing the S9. This is an amazing camera and I could immediately see an improvement over Fuji especially when shooting at night. I really wasn't expecting much from the 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens so I was blown away at the image quality from this lens. Excellent sharpness and beautiful color rendering. The S9's ibis allows shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds to compensate for the smaller aperture range on the lens. I really hope Panasonic will develop smaller primes at f/2 or 2.8 for the S9 as anything longer than 2 inches in length kinda defeats the purpose of the camera.
There are so many features packed in this camera that there is so much more to learn and explore. Highly Recommended
There are so many features packed in this camera that there is so much more to learn and explore. Highly Recommended
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, December 2, 2024
We appreciate your 5-star rating! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
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Posted by: Andrew
from El Paso, TX
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the LUT, but lack of EVF caused me to return the product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, October 3, 2024
Hi, Andrew. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our product! Your feedback helps us improve our product for everyone.
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