Panasonic Lumix DC-S9N (18-40mm F/4.5-6.3) (Pink) – Product Overview
Introduction
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S9N (18-40mm F/4.5-6.3) (Pink) is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera kit designed for creators who want professional image quality in a highly portable system. By pairing the Lumix S9 body with a lightweight standard zoom lens, this kit is ideal for travel, daily shooting, and hybrid photo-video use.
Full-Frame Sensor Performance
At the heart of the DC-S9N is a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that delivers detailed images, wide dynamic range, and pleasing color reproduction. The large sensor size helps achieve strong low-light performance and natural background blur, making it suitable for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography.
Advanced Video Capabilities
The Lumix DC-S9N is built for hybrid creators, offering high-resolution video recording with advanced color and tonal control. Support for high-quality video formats allows smooth footage with rich detail, while creative features such as real-time color profiles enable users to achieve cinematic looks directly in-camera. This makes it well suited for vlogging, short films, and online content creation.
In-Body Image Stabilization
To support handheld shooting, the camera includes 5-axis in-body image stabilization. This system helps reduce camera shake for sharper still images and smoother video, especially useful when shooting on the move or in low-light conditions without a tripod.
Compact Design and Handling
One of the key strengths of the DC-S9N is its small and lightweight design despite housing a full-frame sensor. The minimalist body design is comfortable to hold, while the free-angle touchscreen LCD allows flexible framing from high, low, or front-facing angles. Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth simplifies image transfer and remote operation using a smartphone.
18–40mm F/4.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
The included 18–40mm standard zoom lens provides versatile coverage from wide-angle to normal perspectives. It is well suited for landscapes, street photography, travel shots, and everyday scenes. Its compact construction keeps the overall kit light and easy to carry, making it a practical all-in-one solution for creators on the go.
Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S9N (18-40mm F/4.5-6.3) (Pink) offers an excellent balance of full-frame image quality, advanced video features, and portability. With its capable sensor, effective stabilization, and versatile zoom lens, it is a strong choice for photographers and content creators who want professional results in a compact, easy-to-use camera system.
Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 Body Specs
Imaging
| Lens Mount |
L-Mount
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| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
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| Image Sensor |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
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| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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| Built-In ND Filter |
No
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| Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Exposure Control
| Shutter Type |
Electronic Rolling Shutter
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| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds in Manual Mode 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
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| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode
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| ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo/Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
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| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
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| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
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| Metering Range |
0 to 18 EV
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| White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
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| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution
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| Interval Recording |
Yes
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| Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay
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Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
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| Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw
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Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] 5952 x 3136 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MP4/MP4 Lite 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2560 at 25 fps [50 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
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| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i
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| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes
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| Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Log
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| Recording Limit |
15-Minute Maximum in 4K
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| IP Streaming |
No
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| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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| Audio Recording |
MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
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Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
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| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output
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| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
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| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
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| Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
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| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
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| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS App Name: LUMIX Lab / LUMIX Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
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| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS *Via Connected Smartphone
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Monitor
| Display Size |
3"
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| Resolution |
1,840,000 Dot
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| Display Type |
Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
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Focus
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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| Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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| Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779
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| Autofocus Sensitivity |
6 to +18 EV
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Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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| External Flash Connection |
No
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General
| Battery |
1x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Included)
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| Shoe Mount |
1x Cold Shoe
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| Tripod Mounting Thread |
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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| Operating Conditions |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.96 x 2.91 x 1.84" / 12.6 x 7.39 x 4.67 cm
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| Weight |
1.1 lb / 486 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 0.9 lb / 403 g (Body Only)
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Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens Specs
| Maximum Aperture |
f/4.5 to 6.3
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| Minimum Aperture |
f/22 to 32
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| Lens Mount |
L-Mount
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| Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame
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| Angle of View |
100° to 57°
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
From Camera Sensor: 5.9" / 15 cm (Wide) to 13.8" / 35 cm (Tele)
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| Maximum Magnification |
0.28x
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| Optical Design |
8 Elements in 7 Groups
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| Focus Type |
Autofocus
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| Image Stabilization |
No
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| Filter Size |
62 mm (Front)
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| Dimensions (ø x L) |
2.7 x 1.6" / 67.9 x 40.9 mm
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| Weight |
5.5 oz / 155 g
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