Customer reviews from Panasonic
Panasonic - LUMIX S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens - Jet Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(24 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 24 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Panasonic - LUMIX S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens - Jet Black
Posted by: Eloy Sherlock
from Los Angeles
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Coming from a LUMIX LX100 to a LUMIX S9 = wow! So many things familiar and yet what advancements in photo/video capabilities. I look forward to many years of enjoyment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, August 7, 2026
Hi! Thank you for such a thoughtful review. It’s especially rewarding to hear this from someone moving from the LX100 to the S9. Striking that balance between a familiar feel and meaningful advances in photo and video performance is something we care deeply about, so your comments are truly appreciated. We’re delighted the upgrade has made such a strong impression, and we hope it brings you years of creativity and enjoyment.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: T
from California
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good camera, but PLEASE make the 40mm F2 lens in titanium to match this body. And for version 2, please include a mechanical shutter and hot shoe. Thanks!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, August 3, 2026
Hi! Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the camera overall, and we really appreciate your detailed suggestions. A matching titanium 40mm F2 lens, along with ideas like a mechanical shutter and hot shoe for a future version, are the kind of insights enthusiasts value and notice. It’s great to hear such clear input from someone who’s clearly engaged with both the design and the system.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a great camera but I love my Olympus camera more.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, July 27, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad to hear you think this is a great camera, and we appreciate your honest comparison as well. It means a lot that you took the time to share your thoughts.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Customer Rating
3
Great camera, but only if you’re OK without an EVF
on June 11, 2026
Posted by: Eric
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall the camera is very good and the 18-40mm lens is excellent. That however assumes you are comfortable using only the screen for composition. Unfortunately I’ve not been able to adapt to that limitation, and I really miss the lack of an EVF for traditional shooting. Image quality and autofocus is excellent, and both RAW and JPEG images are beautiful. Support for manual lenses is not great — the focus peaking is OK, and zoom to focus OK, but overall its a huge gap from the support for manual lenses from Nikon (I own and use several Z bodies). Setting up details of legacy lenses is a chore, and could use some updates. I had hoped the camera with a L-M adapter would be a good platform for my M-mount lenses. It works, but it’s not a good experience. The control menus are far more complex than Canon and Nikon (not just a matter of difference), and take a while to use.
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, June 12, 2026
Hello there! Thank you for the thoughtful review. We’re glad you’re enjoying the image quality, autofocus, and the 18–40mm lens. We also appreciate your candid feedback on the EVF absence, manual lens support, and menu complexity, insights like yours are invaluable as we continue refining the experience.
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: 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
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Dameon W
from Texas
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's hard not to like this camera. Photo and video quality is excellent, especially when paired with any of the Lumix prime lenses. Even the kit lens does a good job, but I'm not a fan that you have to partially telescope the lens to "activate" the lens, which basically means it's not really as small as it looks when at it widest aperture. The lack of an EVF is honestly not a big deal and I never once missed it. Throw a grip on it and call it a day. It's a fun camera to use that just so happens to deliver quality that rivals some cameras that cost quite a bit more. Also, the titanium colorway looks amazing. It's the ultimate 'dad cam' for anyone looking for better photos/videos than your smartphone without going to a full on workhorse type camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, March 12, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled you're enjoying the camera and its excellent photo and video quality, especially with Lumix prime lenses. The titanium colorway is definitely a standout! Your feedback on the kit lens design is appreciated, and we’re glad it’s delivering quality that rivals higher-end cameras. Here’s to capturing more amazing moments!
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic