Panasonic Lumix S9
₹1,49,990/- (Body only)
Inside the Box
✓ Camera
✓ Battery
✓ Neck strap
✓ Body cap
✓ Warranty card
Both these cameras featured excellent phase detection systems and top-class image stabilisation. Panasonic, probably spurred by the success of Fujifilm’s X 100 VI, developed its own compact full-frame camera and launched it in June 2024 in the world market. The S9 is styled like a compact camera and is perhaps (apart from Sigma) the smallest and lightest compact full-frame camera on the market. At first sight, the camera seems to be aimed at TikTok and Reels fans. The S9 body is made in China. Interestingly, the shoulder strap comes from Bangladesh.
Design & Build Quality
The S9 has the design of a compact camera and looks attractive. Additionally, the camera body is available in black, crimson red, dark olive and night blue. A chrome version may be available in Asian countries. The plastic body is solid and is covered by a leatherette cover. The body weighs 486 g with battery and card. The camera’s size can be gauged from its size of 126 x 73.9 x 46.7 mm. The body is not weather-sealed.
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