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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G85
G85 vs G9
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
G9 |
fp L |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1699.99 |
$2499.00 |
Street Price: |
$947.99 |
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Date Available: |
2018-01-03 |
2021-04-14 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
23.2 oz
(658 g)
includes batteries
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15.1 oz
(427 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.4 x
3.8 x
3.6 in.
(137 x
97 x
92 mm)
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4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in.
(113 x
70 x
45 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.3 |
61.0 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.34 microns |
3.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
Bayer |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2), 2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 4992 x 3744
(18.7 MP,
4:3), 3328 x 2496
(8.3 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1), 10368 x 7776
(80.6 MP,
4:3), 7296 x 5472
(39.9 MP,
4:3), 10368 x 6911
(71.7 MP,
3:2), 7296 x 4863
(35.5 MP,
3:2), 10368 x 5832
(60.5 MP,
16:9), 7296 x 4104
(29.9 MP,
16:9) |
9520 x 6328
(60.2 MP,
3:2), 6240 x 4144
(25.9 MP,
Other), 4768 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
Other), 3840 x 2552
(9.8 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 8944 x 6328
(56.6 MP,
Other), 5856 x 4144
(24.3 MP,
Other), 4480 x 3168
(14.2 MP,
Other), 3616 x 2552
(9.2 MP,
Other), 1808 x 1280
(2.3 MP,
Other), 8432 x 6328
(53.4 MP,
4:3), 5520 x 4144
(22.9 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 3408 x 2552
(8.7 MP,
Other), 1696 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
4:3), 9520 x 5352
(51.0 MP,
16:9), 6240 x 3512
(21.9 MP,
16:9), 4768 x 2680
(12.8 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 7856 x 6328
(49.7 MP,
Other), 5152 x 4144
(21.3 MP,
Other), 3920 x 3168
(12.4 MP,
Other), 3168 x 2552
(8.1 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
60.0 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
3840x2160 (60p/48p)
1920x1080 (180p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
L Mount |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion: Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF-Point Scope Setting, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
Hybrid Image plane phase-difference AF + Contrast detect AF: Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face / Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-11 can be attached to side of camera (0.5 inch OLED panel, approx. 3.68 M dots; 0.83x mag. ratio; 21mm eyepoint; -4 to +3 diopter) / LCD View Finder LVF-11 can be attached to rear LCD |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
3,680,000 dots
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.83x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.66x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
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2,100,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, 100-25600, expandable to ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/32000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red,
Forest Green,FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome; Fill Light, Shading Correction, HDR shooting |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
80.6 megapixels |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission; Red-eye effect reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain Synchronization |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/15 (1/10 or less in 14-bit RAW mode) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe Unit HU-11 (supplied) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Supports Portable SSD storage |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
Optional wired (Cable Release CR-41) |
Connections (extended): |
USB 3.0 Micro B, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1, with Power Delivery), Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo mic/remote jack, Headphone jack available on optional EVF-11 accessory |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
60.0 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
50 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
60.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
50 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
60.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
50 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.051 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.045 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
240 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
380 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
55 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary BP-51 |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
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OS Compatibility: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
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Notes & Features: |
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The SIGMA fp L supports USB charging while the camera is powered on. You can shoot without interruption while charging the camera using a mobile battery. Functions as a webcam with PC powering camera via the USB connection. |