Don’t sleep on the Panasonic Lumix S9: the underrated camera hits a record-low price
New lens, new firmware, and a new record-low price - it’s time to buy the Panasonic S9
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Looking to up your video content creation game but don’t want to spend big? The Panasonic S9 is a great choice thanks to a price cut at Adorama and other leading retailers.
The S9 is goingfor $1,397.99 (was $1,497) at Adoramatoday, which is a new record-low for this video-centric full-frame body. For this price, it’s hard to argue that the S9 is a compelling choice with its 6K open gate video, in-built LUTs, and class-leading image stabilization. Combined, these features make it one of thebest cameras for YouTubeif you’re dead-set on getting your hands on a full-frame sensor in a tiny compact form factor.
As previously stated, this deal is available atAdorama,B&H Photo, andAmazonso there’s plenty of choice in regard to retailers. There is an outside chance that this particular body could drop even lower overBlack Fridaybut I wouldn’t expect anything too dramatic considering this is a 2024 model.
Panasonic Lumix S9 at a new record-low price
Panasonic Lumix S9:was $1,497 now$1,397 at AdoramaPanasonic’s latest full-frame camera is down to a record-low price at Adorama today, with a full $100 off the original launch price. Featuring 6K ‘open gate’ video, Panasonic’s excellent real time LUTs, and impressive image stabilization, the S9 brings an extremely competitive set of video-focused features for the price. While photographers will be better served with other bodies, the S9 is a great choice for beginner videographers in particular.
A divisive camera but great value
OurPanasonic Lumix S9 reviewwasn’t entirely positive when this camera came out, mostly becausePanasonichas undoubtedly had to make some compromises to fit such superb specs into a small full-frame body at this price. The S9, for example, doesn’t feature a viewfinder or hot shoe, which massively limits its potential as a camera for photography. It’s teeny-tiny body is also a difficult pairing with some of the L-Mounts larger lenses without adding an additional grip.
With that said, the S9 is a camera that’s certainly getting better with age. For example, recent firmware upgrades include an increased cap limit on video recording, more subject detection autofocus modes, and remote shooting via the Lumix Lab app. Panasonic has also recently released a new compactLumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 zoom lens, which is tailor-made to pair with the S9’s incredibly svelte body.
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Alex is TechRadar’s deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He’s a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex’s expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you’ll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.
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