DPReview published their Panasonic G9 review today and it received an overall Silver Award. The camera is very well rounded for a m43 camera and DPReview seems fairly impressed with the camera.
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- 20MP sensor increases resolution with no increase in pixel-level noise
- JPEG noise reduction/sharpening is improved
- Improved JPEG color, especially in challenging light
- High quality UHD 4K/60p video capture
- Best in class image stabilization for still shooters
- Best continuous AF performance we’ve seen from a contrast detect system
- Improved subject recognition
- Continuous shooting at 20 fps with continuous AF
- Buffer at 9 fps is virtually endless
- High Resolution mode offers extra detail, useful for static subjects
- Large electronic viewfinder
- Rugged, weather-sealed body with easy-to-access controls
- Top plate LCD
- AF joystick
- Highly-customizable
- Face Detect AF can finally be turned on without a trip to menus
- Dual UHS-II high speed card slots, with support for V-class
- USB 3 (Type C) jack can power and charge camera
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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- Depth from Defocus flutter is distracting when shooting action
- EVF resolution drops when shutter is pressed
- AF joystick can not move points diagonally and is not responsive enough
- Nose activates touchpad AF, no option to limit activation area
- Screen can not be flipped out when ports are in use
- 20 fps mode using electronic shutter can result in rolling shutter effect
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You can read the full review on DPReview here.
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