Сравнение Panasonic Lumix GX80 GX85 и Panasonic Lumix GX9
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Функция Post focus
Безусловно, очень интересная «фишка» камеры, которая открывает перед фотографом заманчивые перспективы, – ведь порой именно из-за небольшой промашки по фокусу приходится отбраковывать удачный в целом кадр. Как уже было сказано, суть опции в том, что камера делает целый ряд кадров с разной фокусировкой, и с помощью сенсорного экрана фотограф может затем задать необходимую точку фокуса: камера при этом выберет подходящий кадр и предложит его сохранить. Сам ряд снимков при этом сохраняется в виде короткого видео в формате MP4. Функция, безусловно, интересная, но сложно предположить, что кто-то будет таким образом снимать каждый сюжет, все-таки это слишком ресурсозатратно. Возможно, опция будет актуальна для особенно ответственных ситуаций либо в моменты, когда фотограф не может сразу определиться, что хочет видеть в кадре главным. Или для ситуаций, когда хочется создать коллаж из нескольких композиционно одинаковых снимков, различающихся лишь расстановкой акцентов. Как минимум манипуляции с фокусом попросту увлекательны.
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Пример двух кадров с разной фокусировкой |
Видео, автоматически склеенное камерой из всех имеющихся кадров данного сюжета
Съемка на высоких ISO
Я попробовала протестировать камеру в экстремальных условиях – в клубе с довольно слабым освещением. Поскольку съемка динамики требует коротких выдержек, ISO пришлось поднять до значения 6400. Встроенный шумодав работает достаточно жестко, давая чрезмерно сглаженную и не детализированную картинку, причем это становится видно уже на экране камеры. При конвертации RAW с настройками по умолчанию мы видим весьма суровые шумы.
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Слева – исходный JPEG, справа – RAW, конвертированный с настройками по умолчанию |
Ради любопытства я посмотрела, как поведет себя GX9 на своем предельном значении ISO 25600.
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Слева – внутрикамерный jpeg, справа RAW, конвертированный с настройками по умолчанию |
Можно сделать вывод, что для сколько-нибудь серьезной съемки в подобных условиях светосильный объектив просто необходим, на повышение ISO полагаться не стоит.
Другое испытание для камеры – съемка в вечернем городе. В данном случае света было уже больше, поэтому значение ISO 3200 оказалось достаточным. Благодаря работе шумодава мы практически не наблюдаем на снимках шумов, но если некоторым сюжетам «сглаженность» не мешает, то на других (в основном это ситуации с людьми в кадре) она слишком бросается в глаза. Если же мы обратимся к оригинальному RAW, то увидим, что шум здесь тоже достаточно значительный.
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Этим снимкам внутрикамерное шумоподавление пошло на пользу: хотя мы немного и потеряли в плане детализации, фото в целом смотрятся качественно |
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При съемке портретов излишняя гладкость, которую дает шумоподавление, смотрится менее удачно. Слева – внутрикамерный JPEG, справа RAW, сконвертированный с настройками по умолчанию |
Можно сказать, что значение ISO 1600 – это тот предел, за который лучше не выходить, если вы стремитесь к действительно качественной картинке.
Если вы рассматриваете Panasonic GX9 как репортажную камеру, если любите в путешествиях снимать не только пейзажи и статичные объекты, но и жанровые сцены, в том числе вечерние, – светосильная оптика будет необходима, без нее придется мириться с достаточно сильным шумом.
Ниже представлены тестовые снимки на разных значениях ISO:
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Features
- Low-pass filter removed from sensor
- 4-stop built-in image stabilization
- EVF and screen downgraded from GX8
Panasonic Lumix GX9 specs
Sensor: 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1,240,000 dots
Burst shooting: 9fps
Autofocus: 49-area AF
Video: 4K
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Battery life: 250 shots
Weight: 450g
The Lumix GX9 uses the same 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that was in the GX8, but Panasonic has removed the low-pass filter from the sensor in the newer camera. This is intended to improve fine detail rendition, with the trade-off that it also increases the risk of moiré effects (interference patterns) in fine textures and details.
In another effort to improve the ultimate detail recorded by the GX9, Panasonic has redesigned the sensor mechanism to achieve a claimed 90% reduction in shutter shock (vibration caused by the shutter that can cause blurring of fine detail).
Inside the GX9, the in-body image stabilization system has been enhanced with 5-axis compensation, which works alongside Panasonic’s in-lens optical stabilizers to enable you to use shutter speeds four stops slower than would otherwise be possible and still achieve sharp shots.
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The Lumix GX9 comes with 4K video, as we’d expect from Panasonic, and enhanced 4K Photo modes. Here, the camera uses its 4K video processing power to capture images designed to be exported as 8MP stills. The 4K burst mode captures frames at an impressive 30fps, and the GX9’s new auto-marking feature puts markers in the sequence where there’s a significant change in the frame content, to help you find key moments later.
The 4K Post Focus mode is even more impressive. In this mode the camera captures a short burst using every focus point, and in playback mode you can simply tap on the picture to choose the focus point you want. This enables you to do something which feels like it ought to be impossible: adjust the focus after you’ve taken the shot. And new in the Lumix GX9 is in-camera focus stacking, so you no longer need a computer to merge a series of images with different focus points into a single photo that’s sharp from front to back – something that’s impossible to achieve in macro photography with a single exposure.
Like both the GX7 and GX8, the Lumix GX9 features a tilting electronic viewfinder, but there are some differences compared to its predecessor. While resolution remains the same at 2.7 million dots, the technology has changed, from OLED to a not so nice field-sequential design, with the magnification decreasing from 0.77x to 0.7x.
The viewfinder also has a 16:9 aspect ratio – great if you’re planning to shoot a lot of video, but for stills with a 4:3 aspect ratio, quite a lot of real estate is lost either side of the frame (which obviously means a lower magnification).
There have been a number of changes to the rear display as well. The screen size stays the same at three inches (with touchscreen control), but again OLED technology makes way for a TFT display, although here there’s been a slight boost in resolution, to 1,240,000 dots.
The way the screen can be pulled away from the body has also been revised from the GX8, with that camera’s vari-angle mechanism that’s hinged on the side of the camera replaced by a tilt-angle design, which doesn’t offer quite the same range of movement.
The Lumix GX9 gets Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, with the former enabling a constant connection to your smartphone with minimum power consumption.
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Expert reviews
| Camera Model | Camera Launch (announced) | Launch Price (USD) | Street Price (USD) | Used Price (USD) | Camera Model | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. | |||||||||||
| Panasonic GX9 | + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 849 | Panasonic GX9 | |||
| Olympus E-M10 III | + | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2017 | 649 | Olympus E-M10 III | |||
| Olympus PEN-F | — | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 1,199 | Olympus PEN-F | |||
| Olympus E-M10 II | + + | 80/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2015 | 649 | — | Olympus E-M10 II | ||
| Panasonic G95 | + | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | — | 4.5/5 | Apr 2019 | 999 | Panasonic G95 | |||
| Panasonic LX100 II | + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | — | 4.5/5 | Aug 2018 | 999 | Panasonic LX100 II | |||
| Panasonic ZS200 | + + | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | — | 4.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 799 | Panasonic ZS200 | |||
| Panasonic G9 | + + | 85/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Nov 2017 | 1,699 | Panasonic G9 | |||
| Panasonic GX85 | + + | 82/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Apr 2016 | 799 | Panasonic GX85 | |||
| Panasonic GX8 | + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2015 | 1,199 | — | Panasonic GX8 | ||
| Panasonic GX7 | + | 79/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2013 | 999 | — | Panasonic GX7 |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
Camera to camera comparisons
In case you would like to check on the differences and similarities with other camera models, just make your choice using the following search menu. Alternatively, you can follow any of the listed hyperlinks for comparisons that others found interesting.
- Canon 1D Mark IV vs Panasonic GX9
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- Canon Rebel vs Panasonic GX9
- Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9
- Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX9
- Nikon D5 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z
- Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R II
- Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX350
| Camera Model | Panasonic GX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
| Launch Date | February 2018 | |
| Launch Price | USD 849 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 224.9 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 21.6 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 2.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 3.34 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 8.96 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 200-25600 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | |
| Image Processor | Venus | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2760k dots | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1240k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 9 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Second Storage Option | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | UHS-I | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | DMW-BLG10 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 260 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 1.9 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) |
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Sensor comparison with a 35mm slide
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider , and have richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.
The Panasonic GX9 features a Four Thirds sensor and has a format factor
(sometimes also referred to as «crop factor») of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the Panasonic GX9 among the medium-sized sensor cameras
that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability.
Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth («DXO Portrait»), dynamic range («DXO Landscape»), and low-light sensitivity («DXO Sports») of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
| Camera Model | Sensor Class | Resolution (MP) | Horiz. Pixels | Vert. Pixels | Video Format | DXO Portrait | DXO Landscape | DXO Sports | DXO Overall | Camera Model | |
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| Panasonic GX9 | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | — | — | — | — | Panasonic GX9 | |
| Olympus E-M10 III | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | — | — | — | — | Olympus E-M10 III | |
| Olympus PEN-F | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.4 | 894 | 74 | Olympus PEN-F | |
| Olympus E-M10 II | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | Olympus E-M10 II | |
| Panasonic G95 | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | — | — | — | — | Panasonic G95 | |
| Panasonic LX100 II | Four Thirds | 16.8 | 4736 | 3552 | 4K/30p | — | — | — | — | Panasonic LX100 II | |
| Panasonic ZS200 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | — | — | — | — | Panasonic ZS200 | |
| Panasonic G9 | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/60p | — | — | — | — | Panasonic G9 | |
| Panasonic GX85 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 4K/30p | 22.9 | 12.6 | 662 | 71 | Panasonic GX85 | |
| Panasonic GX8 | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 23.5 | 12.6 | 806 | 75 | Panasonic GX8 | |
| Panasonic GX7 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60p | 22.6 | 12.2 | 718 | 70 | Panasonic GX7 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The GX9 indeed provides movie recording capabilities. The highest resolution format that the GX9 can use is 4K/30p.
Compatible products which do not comply with Four-thirds standard
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Model Number | Compatibility | Wireless |
| External Flash | Panasonic | DMW-FL70 | NG | NG |
| DMW-FL580L | OK | OK | ||
| DMW-FL360L | OK | OK | ||
| DMW-FL200L | OK | OK | ||
| DMW-FL500 | OK | NG | ||
| DMW-FL360 | OK | NG | ||
| DMW-FL220 | OK | NG | ||
| OLYMPUS | FL-900R | OK | OK | |
| FL-600R | OK | OK | ||
| FL-300R | OK(*17) | OK | ||
| FL-50R | OK | OK | ||
| FL-36R | OK | OK | ||
| FL-50 | OK | NG | ||
| FL-40 | NG | NG | ||
| FL-36 | OK | NG | ||
| FL-20 | NG | NG | ||
| FL-14 | OK | NG |
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Model Number | Compatibility |
| Live View Finder | Panasonic | DMW-LVF1 | NG |
| DMW-LVF2 | NG | ||
| Varimagni Angle Finder | OLYMPUS | VA-1 | NG |
| Dioptric Eyecup(Positive compensation) | OLYMPUS | DE-P3 | NG |
| Dioptric Eyecup(Negative compensation) | OLYMPUS | DE-N3 | NG |
| Magnifier Eye Cup | OLYMPUS | ME-1 | NG |
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The firmware update on lenses to the following designated versions or later is required to enable Contrast AF(AFS mode). Please refer to the required firmware version of lenses listed in the table below. Please note that the following Zuiko lenses are absolutely required to be updated to the designated version or later, otherwise the message «PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY» could be displayed on the camera. Click here to jump to the information to confirm the lens firmware version>
*For these FourThirds lenses, not only they can be updated on DMC-L10 or L1, but also on the Mount Adapter(DMW-MA1) together with G series cameras. |
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When the camera is in MF Assist mode, the image will be magnified automatically by rotating the focus ring. These lenses do not support this function.
It is possible to magnify the image on DC-GX9, function is also available below, — Push the [menu/set] button after pushing a cursor button. function > |
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| (*3) | The lens firmware Ver.1.2 or later is recommended. | |||||||||||||||
| (*4) | AF tracking is slower than the counterparts in HD movie support Micro Four Thirds lens(LUMIX VARIO HD lens). Also operational noise in AF may be recorded while motion picture recording. | |||||||||||||||
| (*5) | Though AFS Mode is available, it may be lacking in sharpness in the image or taking longer than usual focusing time. In such cases, please use MF Mode or AF+MF function. | |||||||||||||||
| (*6) | Operational noise of the aperture in AE(Auto Exposure) control may be recorded while motion picture recording. | |||||||||||||||
| (*7) | AF performance cannot be guaranteed on AFS Mode available. It is reccomended MF Mode on photo and motion picture recording. | |||||||||||||||
| (*8) | It can be used together with a Leica M lens/Leica R lens. Please set [SHOOT W/O LENS] in the CUSTOM Menu to «ON». Please check the Compatibilities of mount adapter DMW-MA2M and DMW-MA3R page to find the compatible lens list. |
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| (*9) | MF guide is not displayed on the screen. | |||||||||||||||
| (*10) | Not available in the defocus control function. | |||||||||||||||
| (*11) | Scene detection function may not work properly in Intelligent Auto mode. | |||||||||||||||
| (*12) | STEP ZOOM is not available. | |||||||||||||||
| (*13) | MF operation is not available via Image App when «Snapshot focus» or «Manual Focus Clutch». | |||||||||||||||
| (*14) | When movie quality setting is [AVCHD/FHD/24p], Focus mode is only available to manual, Not available to auto focus. | |||||||||||||||
| (*15) | Manual focus can be operated by the camera body. | |||||||||||||||
| (*16) | Dual I.S. is available if you update LENS firmware to suitable version. | |||||||||||||||
| (*17) | The flash panel and lens hood may be damaged when FL-300R is fold forward in case that the lens with the lens hood reversed for storage is attached to camera body. | |||||||||||||||
| (*18) | Click here to check the information to confirm the operation of Teleconverter lens> | |||||||||||||||
| (*19) | It is impossible to view as 3D for taking pictures. |
Видеосъемка
По своим возможностям в плане видеосъемки Lumix GX9 получилась ожидаемо компромиссным вариантом. Да, она умеет снимать 4К-видео с частотой до 30 кадров в секунду, есть возможность ручной настройки во время съемки (фокус, диафрагма, светочувствительность), возможность делать фотоснимки во время записи видео (полезно, чтобы подбирать кадры для превью), работает стабилизатор.
Но здесь нет ни разъема для наушников, ни входа для внешнего микрофона, а битрейт ограничен вполне рядовым показателем 100 Мбит/с. Используется не вся площадь матрицы, поэтому угол обзора оптики будет уменьшен из-за кроп-фактора. Для продвинутых пользователей доступен фокус-пикинг и шаблон «зебра», однако у камеры нет ни микрофонного входа, ни выхода на наушники. Для записи более-менее качественного звука придется использовать внешний рекордер.
Возможности профессионального использования Lumix GX9 строго ограничены, это любительская камера – не только в плане фото, но и в плане видео. Качество съемки при этом остается на достаточно неплохом уровне.
Camera to camera comparisons
In case you would like to check on the differences and similarities with other camera models, just make your choice using the following search menu. Alternatively, you can follow any of the listed hyperlinks for comparisons that others found interesting.
- Canon 1D Mark IV vs Panasonic GX9
- Canon 750D vs Panasonic GX9
- Canon G1 X Mark II vs Panasonic GX9
- Canon Rebel vs Panasonic GX9
- Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9
- Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX9
- Nikon D5 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z
- Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A7R II
- Panasonic GX9 vs Sony HX350
| Camera Model | Panasonic GX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
| Launch Date | February 2018 | |
| Launch Price | USD 849 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 224.9 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 21.6 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 2.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 3.34 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 8.96 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 200-25600 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | |
| Image Processor | Venus | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2760k dots | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1240k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 9 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Second Storage Option | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | UHS-I | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | DMW-BLG10 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 260 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 1.9 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) |
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Panasonic GX9 Review
Features
- Low-pass filter removed from sensor
- 4-stop built-in image stabilization
- EVF and screen downgraded from GX8
Panasonic Lumix GX9 specs
Sensor: 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1,240,000 dots
Burst shooting: 9fps
Autofocus: 49-area AF
Video: 4K
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Battery life: 250 shots
Weight: 450g
The Lumix GX9 uses the same 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that was in the GX8, but Panasonic has removed the low-pass filter from the sensor in the newer camera. This is intended to improve fine detail rendition, with the trade-off that it also increases the risk of moiré effects (interference patterns) in fine textures and details.
In another effort to improve the ultimate detail recorded by the GX9, Panasonic has redesigned the sensor mechanism to achieve a claimed 90% reduction in shutter shock (vibration caused by the shutter that can cause blurring of fine detail).
Inside the GX9, the in-body image stabilization system has been enhanced with 5-axis compensation, which works alongside Panasonic’s in-lens optical stabilizers to enable you to use shutter speeds four stops slower than would otherwise be possible and still achieve sharp shots.
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The Lumix GX9 comes with 4K video, as we’d expect from Panasonic, and enhanced 4K Photo modes. Here, the camera uses its 4K video processing power to capture images designed to be exported as 8MP stills. The 4K burst mode captures frames at an impressive 30fps, and the GX9’s new auto-marking feature puts markers in the sequence where there’s a significant change in the frame content, to help you find key moments later.
The 4K Post Focus mode is even more impressive. In this mode the camera captures a short burst using every focus point, and in playback mode you can simply tap on the picture to choose the focus point you want. This enables you to do something which feels like it ought to be impossible: adjust the focus after you’ve taken the shot. And new in the Lumix GX9 is in-camera focus stacking, so you no longer need a computer to merge a series of images with different focus points into a single photo that’s sharp from front to back – something that’s impossible to achieve in macro photography with a single exposure.
Like both the GX7 and GX8, the Lumix GX9 features a tilting electronic viewfinder, but there are some differences compared to its predecessor. While resolution remains the same at 2.7 million dots, the technology has changed, from OLED to a not so nice field-sequential design, with the magnification decreasing from 0.77x to 0.7x.
The viewfinder also has a 16:9 aspect ratio – great if you’re planning to shoot a lot of video, but for stills with a 4:3 aspect ratio, quite a lot of real estate is lost either side of the frame (which obviously means a lower magnification).
There have been a number of changes to the rear display as well. The screen size stays the same at three inches (with touchscreen control), but again OLED technology makes way for a TFT display, although here there’s been a slight boost in resolution, to 1,240,000 dots.
The way the screen can be pulled away from the body has also been revised from the GX8, with that camera’s vari-angle mechanism that’s hinged on the side of the camera replaced by a tilt-angle design, which doesn’t offer quite the same range of movement.
The Lumix GX9 gets Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, with the former enabling a constant connection to your smartphone with minimum power consumption.
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Заключение
Panasonic Lumix GX9 оставила впечатление достаточно симпатичной, но не выдающейся камеры. Из плюсов хочется отметить удобство управления, легкость и компактность, обилие интересных функций, которые не дают заскучать и побуждают к экспериментам. Отдельным пунктом выделю работу стабилизатора, благодаря которому съемка с рук на длинных выдержках стала больше удовольствием, чем испытанием.
По качеству съемки он не выделяется на фоне современных представителей семейства Micro Four Thirds. Самым большим недостатком можно назвать довольно сильные шумы, которые начинают быть заметны невооруженным глазом уже на достаточно небольших значениях ISO. Сказать, что стабилизатор полностью компенсирует этот недостаток, нельзя, ведь такое утверждение актуально лишь для статичных сюжетов – GX9 плохо подходит для репортажной съемки. Фотолюбители, снимающие в JPEG, возможно, будут разочарованы получаемой картинкой – снимки по умолчанию тускловаты. При работе с RAW это, конечно, решаемый момент. При этом у камеры есть много различных стилей съемки и художественных фильтров для тех, кто не любит заморачиваться с постобработкой. Panasonic Lumix GX9 в первую очередь подойдет энтузиастам-путешественникам без амбиций в плане профессиональной фотографии.
Галерея снимков, сделанных на Panasonic Lumix GX9
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Достоинства:
- компактность и легкость;
- хороший стабилизатор;
- сенсор без низкочастотного фильтра;
- 4К-видео и 4К-фото (с функциями Auto Marking и Photo Sequence), режим «постфокус»;
- высокая скорость серийной съемки (9 кадров в секунду);
- зарядка по USB;
- интересные встроенные фильтры.
Недостатки:
- качество съемки на высоких ISO;
- цветопередача в JPEG;
- маленькое время автономной работы;
- нет пыле- и влагозащиты;
- отсутствуют разъемы и для микрофона, и для наушников.
