Customer reviews from Panasonic
Panasonic - LUMIX S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens - Mint Green
Average customer rating
4.5
(27 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
89%of customers recommend this product.
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17 out of
19)
Customer Reviews for Panasonic - LUMIX S9 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens - Mint Green
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
Posted by: Realtvw
from Los Angeles
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful camera, great size. Image quality immaculate. LUMIX Lab App really makes this camera shine. Would like to see a mechanical shutter in the version 2. Hot shoe would not be bad. Good EVF would be nice. If the EVF is low quality then leave it off.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, November 17, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the camera’s size, design, and image quality are hitting the mark for you, and it’s great to know the LUMIX Lab App is helping bring out its full potential in your workflow. Your suggestions for future versions are truly appreciated. Ideas like a mechanical shutter, hot shoe options, and either a high-quality EVF or none at all are exactly the kind of thoughtful feedback that helps guide our next steps. Thank you again for the 5-star rating and for sharing such insightful notes. We’re glad the camera is inspiring your creativity!
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Customer Rating
5
the First camera i bought on pre-order, and my 3rd
on November 7, 2025
Posted by: Neil
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
the First camera i bought on pre-order, and my 3rd Lumix S9, thats how much i love this camera, enough said
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, November 10, 2025
Hi Neil! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoy your LUMIX S9, and even more so that it’s your third one. Your passion for our cameras truly inspires us to keep creating tools that fuel creativity and capture every moment beautifully.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Shail
Verified Purchase:Yes
Missing the EVF big time , overall it's a great camera but I'm missing the EVF big time . I have the S5ii so this makes such a good everyday camera for the lumix family .
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, October 30, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your Lumix camera and that it fits well alongside your S5II. We appreciate your feedback about the EVF, it’s valuable insight that helps us continue improving our cameras.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Anonymous
from Waterbury, VT
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic
Posted by: Tobey G.
from Seattle, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Panasonic