L-rumors leaked the first images of the new Panasonic Lumix S9. The camera will be announced on May 22 along the 26mm f/8.0 pancake lens and the 18-40mm compact zoom.
Recap of what we know so far about the May 22 3pm London time announcement:
1) Panasonic Lumix S9 specs:
- compact Full Frame L-mount camera
- 24.2MP sensor of the S5II
- a bit more compact than Fujifilm X100VI
- no integrated EVF
- no mechanical shutter
- no fan
- fully articulating screen
- dedicated LUT button on camera to select your style
- possibility to upload your own LUT styles
- four different body color versions (Black, Blue, Green, Red)-
- $200-$300 cheaper than S5II
- The camera is aimed at “content creators” and people who want to have a very compact camera.
2) Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:
- compact Full Frame AF lens
- aperture unclear yet
3) Panasonic 26mm f/8.0:
- manual focus
- 0,25m close focus
- Unconfirmed: Comes as FREE lens when buying the S9