The camera itself is good but I desperately wished it had a hot shoe so that I could get an external viewfinder at the very least. An integrated viewfinder would’ve been ideal. The camera itself is good. The sensor in a camera of this size is amazing.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, December 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we will consider it for future improvements. We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your thoughts regarding the product.
The camera is a good size and takes nice pictures. Quality is also very good. A little complicated to use due to the many functions. My main complaint is the lens options. They launched it before the 18-40mm was ready, which is a good match to the camera due to the compact size. I feel tricked by Panasonic.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, January 2, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Our team will use your insights to ensure a better experience for you and others in the future!
I have done multiple reviews of the Three S9's that I own on YouTube. I have the Midnight Blue, Crimson Red and the Mint Green Colors. Also have the S5II & S5IIX. @randallbrander8157 just search for Panasonic or S9. Last review was with the Mint Green using the Lumix S 26mm f/8.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic-C, Team Panasonic, December 26, 2024
We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your feedback! We are happy to hear the product meets your expectations.
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Customer Rating
5
MY GO TO CAMERA!
on June 5, 2025
Posted by: DaveJ
from Palm Beach, FL
Gender:Male
Bought my Crimson red S9 5 months ago and i can honestly say it is the best camera I've ever owned. Panasonic and the entire team deserve absolute appraisal for the efforts they put into making this masterpiece.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, June 9, 2025
Hi Dave! Thank you for the incredible feedback! We’re honored to hear that your Crimson Red S9 is the best camera you’ve ever owned. It means a lot to know our team’s efforts made such a strong impression, your support truly inspires us!
This is my third camera and it's great so far. Loved the autofocus and LUT feature. Very unique and powerful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, June 23, 2025
Hi John! Thank you for the wonderful review! We're honored to be the third addition to your camera lineup, and even more thrilled to hear it's living up to the expectations. The autofocus and LUT features were designed to empower creativity right out of the box, so it’s great to know they’re making an impact for you. Wishing you many stunning shots and memorable moments ahead!
I am a long time owner of a Lumix micro four thirds camera, so thought I would finally upgrade to a full size. I am over 50 so I value having an actual instruction manual to refer to on how to do something. This does not come with a manual and I have wasted hours trying to figure out how to do certain items on the camera. Yes, you can possibly Google or watch a Youtube video but those too are time consuming to find exactly what you are looking for when I could have gone to an index and immediately found what I wanted to know. Gone are those days and for that I rate it a 4 out of 5 stars. Thank goodness many of the icons are the same between my two cameras so the learning curve is not as steep as it might be for someone who has never had a Lumix DSLR camera before.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, July 21, 2025
Hi Tobey! Thank you for your continued trust in Lumix and for sharing your feedback. We understand how helpful a detailed manual can be, especially when upgrading. An advanced digital manual is available on our official FAQ page to help you quickly find detailed guidance. We’re glad the familiar icons have made the transition easier, and your feedback helps us improve the experience for all users.
Camera responds quickly and captures moving subjects well on auto. Quality is beautiful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, October 24, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear the camera is capturing beautiful, high-quality shots and keeping up with moving subjects with ease. It’s great to know it’s making photography simple and enjoyable, even for amateur photographers.