Panasonic · Updated August 2026
Panasonic Lumix S9: price & specs
Panasonic Lumix S9. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: help.na.panasonic.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Panasonic Lumix S9 is listed at $1199.99 on help.na.panasonic.com as of 2026-08-10, #3 cheapest of 30 mirrorless cameras (median $1999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 36/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 31 in class.
Verified Aug 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$1199.99Is the Panasonic Lumix S9 a good buy?
At $1200, the Panasonic Lumix S9 is #6 cheapest of the 30 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $1999. On the spec sheet, its megapixels of 24.2 is below the median of the 31, its weight of 486 g is below the median of the 29, and its continuous of 30 fps is at the median of the 30.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1199.99 — current on record (was $1499) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Released | — |
| Sensor format | Full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| Max video | 6K@30p |
| Ibis | Yes |
| Mount | L-mount |
| Continuous (fps) | 30 |
| Weight (g) | 486 |
Source: help.na.panasonic.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by precision-camera.com. Re-fetched and verified against both sources on 2026-07-10. Panasonic USA support spec page (help.na.panasonic.com, model DC-S9K) confirms verbatim: "35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor" (sensor_format=Full-frame), "Effective pixels: approx. 24,200,000" (24.2MP), "Leica Camera AG L-Mount" (mount=L-mount), "Image sensor shift type, 5-axis stabilizer" / "In-body image stabilizer: 5.0 stops" (ibis=true), "[SH] / [SH PRE]: 30 frames/second" electronic-shutter burst (continuous_fps=30), and "Approx. 486 g/1.08 lb (camera body, with battery and card)" (weight_g=486). Corroboration precision-camera.com (authorized retailer, body-only DC-S9BODYK) confirms MSRP/regular price $1,499.99 (priceUsd=1499; on sale $1,199.99), "Effective: 24.2 Megapixel", "Leica L" mount, "Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis" IS, "Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP", "486 g", and the maximum video mode "5952 x 3968 at ... 29.97 fps" (= 6K open-gate @30p, max_video=6K@30p). NULLED: releaseDate/specs.release "2024-06" could not be confirmed by either fetched source — neither page states a release date (original relied on Wikipedia, which was not among the fetched URLs). Model confirmed as the Lumix S9 (DC-S9K / DC-S9BODYK), not a sibling or variant. 7 of 8 spec keys survive (>half), so publish=true.
Is the Panasonic Lumix S9 worth it vs cheaper mirrorless cameras?
Panasonic Lumix S9 against its closest cheaper and pricier mirrorless cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 30 ranked
| Product | Price | Sensor format | Megapixels | Max video | Ibis | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S9 this | $1199.99 | Full-frame | 24.2 | 6K@30p | Yes | L-mount |
| Nikon Z50 II | $909.95 | APS-C (DX) | 20.9 | 4K UHD up to 60p (10-bit N-Log) | No (lens VR only) | Nikon Z |
| Sony Alpha A6700 | $1399 | APS-C | 26.1 | 4K@120p | Yes | Sony E |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Panasonic Lumix S9 cost?
The Panasonic Lumix S9 has a US price of $1199.99, as of 2026-08-10.
How does the Panasonic Lumix S9 compare on price?
At $1200, the Panasonic Lumix S9 is #6 cheapest of the 30 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $1999.
Has the Panasonic Lumix S9's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Panasonic Lumix S9 has fallen 19.9%, from $1499 to $1199.99.
What is the lowest price the Panasonic Lumix S9 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Panasonic Lumix S9 is $1199.99 on 2026-07-26 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Panasonic Lumix S9?
At $1199.99, the Panasonic Lumix S9 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Panasonic Lumix S9's key specs?
Panasonic Lumix S9 (Panasonic): sensor format Full-frame, megapixels 24.2, max video 6K@30p, ibis Yes, mount L-mount. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $1199.99 at help.na.panasonic.com, 2026-08-10. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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