Panasonic S9 + 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Classical Blue (SKU DC-S9NE-A)

A lightweight, full-frame setup designed for creators on the move, this kit combines the compact Lumix S9 mirrorless camera with the world’s lightest full-frame zoom lens, the Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3. It is an ideal everyday and travel-ready system for photo, video, and social media content.

Lumix S9 Camera Body (Classical Blue)

The Lumix S9 is the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the Lumix S series. Compact and stylish, it is designed to be a constant companion for content creation on the go.

Inside, it uses a 24 MP full-frame sensor similar to the one found in the Lumix S5II, paired with the latest processing engine. This combination delivers detailed images with natural color and rich tonal gradation. The camera features Phase Detection Auto-Focus (PDAF) for fast and accurate subject tracking, and Active I.S. image stabilization, which significantly reduces blur from camera shake—even when shooting handheld—so you can work confidently in a wide variety of situations.

The S9 also introduces an intuitive creative workflow with its REAL TIME LUT function, accessed via a dedicated LUT button on the camera. This allows you to apply popular, classic, or custom color styles directly in-camera. Together with the new Lumix Lab app, you can create your own LUT color profiles on your smartphone and send them to the camera. This makes it easy to produce distinctive, share-ready photos and videos without a separate computer-based editing step. File transfer speeds between camera and smartphone have also been improved.

A new MP4 Lite recording format for Open Gate shooting provides high-quality video optimized for smartphones. Using the Lumix Lab app, you can quickly adjust aspect ratios to match different social media platforms.

Key Benefits of the S9 System

• Compact design – The smallest and lightest Lumix S camera, with a clean, minimalist body available in multiple color variations.

• Social media–oriented – MP4 Lite Open Gate video, designed for smartphone workflows; shoot, color, and share to social media in about 30 seconds using the Lumix Lab app.

• Creative flexibility – REAL TIME LUT function provides a wide range of in-camera looks, from popular styles to custom tones. You can also use the Lumix Lab app to design your own LUTs.

• Image quality – 24 MP full-frame sensor provides outstanding image performance, detail, and dynamic range (14+ stops in V-Log).

• Autofocus performance – Phase Detection AF with real-time subject recognition offers fast, accurate tracking for people, animals, and more.

• Stabilization – 5-axis body image stabilization with Dual I.S. compatibility delivers up to 6.5 stops of correction, plus Active I.S. for improved handheld video.

Ultra-Fast Pairing and Transfer

• Improved Wi-Fi connection speed and stability with support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

• Automatic image transfer to your smartphone is available for a seamless workflow.

Open Gate Video and Auto Crop

• Record in Open Gate formats optimized for vertical and square content.

• Easily crop and adapt video for different social platforms, with automatic formatting options in the Lumix Lab app.

LUT Management and Creative Control

• Create and store LUTs directly on your smartphone using the Lumix Lab app.

• Transfer LUTs to the camera and apply them in real time when shooting stills or video.

• Download additional LUTs from official Lumix creator resources and expand your style library.

Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

The Lumix S 18–40mm is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens, weighing around 0.34 lb. Its compact size makes it an excellent everyday lens and an ideal choice for travel or any situation where you want to keep your kit light.

The lens covers a versatile focal range from an ultra-wide 18mm to a natural 40mm field of view. Use it to capture sweeping landscapes, architecture, interiors, or casual snapshots that feel natural and immersive. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.49 ft (about 15 cm), it also works well for close-up shooting. Designed with video in mind, the lens minimizes focus breathing, resulting in smoother, more professional-looking footage.

Highlights of the 18–40mm Lens

• Compact snapshot lens – Ultra-small, ultra-light design built for all-day carry.

• Flexible focal length –

  • 18mm ultra wide: ideal for expansive landscapes and tight spaces.

  • 40mm standard: great for natural-looking portraits and street photography.

  • Can simulate 18–120mm coverage when paired with Hybrid Zoom on the Lumix S9 (using in-camera crop and digital zoom).

• Portable and balanced –

  • Approx. 67.9 x 40.9 mm in size and 0.34 lb in weight.

  • Proportions and balance match the compact S9 body for comfortable handheld shooting.

• Video-ready – Smooth, high-quality rendering with minimal focus breathing and pleasing background blur.

• Weather-resistant construction –

  • Dust-, splash-, and freeze-resistant down to –10°C / 14°F.

  • Fluorine coating on the front element helps prevent oil and dirt buildup, making it ideal for close-up work.

• Optical design –

  • 8 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical (ASPH), 2 extra-low dispersion (ED), and 1 ultra-high refractive (UHR) element.

  • Designed to reduce aberrations and maintain high resolution throughout the zoom range.

• Creative potential – Sharp and detailed from edge to edge, offering excellent optical performance that complements the full-frame Lumix system and supports both stills and video without compromise.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Panasonic Lumix S9 Mirrorless Camera (Classical Blue)

• Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

• Body cap

• Shoe cover

• Shoulder strap

• Battery pack

Technical Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S9 Body

Sensor

• Type: 35mm full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) CMOS sensor

• Effective resolution: Approx. 24.2 megapixels

• Total pixels: Approx. 25.3 megapixels

• Image stabilization: 5-axis in-body stabilizer; Dual I.S.-compatible, up to 6.5 stops of correction

Recording Formats

• Photo: JPEG (DCF, Exif 3.0), RAW

• Video: MOV / MP4 / MP4 Lite (H.265/HEVC and H.264 codecs)

• Aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 65:24, 2:1

• Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB; dynamic range 14+ stops in V-Log

• Maximum photo resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixels; High-Res mode: 12,000 x 8000 pixels

• Maximum video resolutions and bitrates:

  • 6K (5952 x 3968) up to 200 Mb/s

  • C4K (DCI 4K) up to 200 Mb/s

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 200 Mb/s

  • FHD (1920 x 1080) up to 150 Mb/s

Autofocus System

• AF type: Phase Hybrid AF with 779 AF points

• Focus modes: AF-S (single), AF-C (continuous), MF (manual)

• Subject recognition: Eye/Face, Human, Animal (including eye), Car, Motorcycle

• AF area modes: Tracking, Full Area AF, Zone, 1-Area+, 1-Area, Pinpoint

• AF response control: Nonlinear and Linear; configurable rotation (90° to 1080° or maximum) for focus ring behavior

Exposure Control

• Metering modes: Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted

• Mode dial settings: Program AE (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Creative Video (P/A/S/M), Slow & Quick, Custom 1–3, Intelligent Auto

• ISO range: ISO 100–51,200 (extended ISO 50–204,800), Dual Native ISO

• Exposure compensation: ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps (±3 EV for video)

• AE bracketing: 3, 5, or 7 images in 1/3, 2/3, or 1 EV steps, up to ±3 EV; single or burst

White Balance and Picture Style

• WB modes: AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1–4, Color temperature (1–4)

• White balance bracketing: 3 images along blue/amber or magenta/green axes

• Photo styles / filters: 19 picture styles (e.g., Leica Monochrome, Flat, Cinelike) and 8 creative filters (e.g., Retro, High-Key, REAL TIME LUT)

• LUT support: Up to 39 REAL TIME LUT profiles (including Vlog_709), formats .vlt / .cube

Shutter

• Electronic shutter range: 1/8000 s to 60 s (photo); up to 1/16,000 s for video, down to 1/8 s

• Self-timer: 10 seconds with 3 images, 2 seconds, 10 seconds, or custom

Burst Shooting

• Mechanical: Up to 14 fps (AF-S), 10 fps (AF-C)

• Electronic: Up to 75 fps (AF-S), 60 fps (AF-C) in JPEG or RAW

Flash

• Built-in flash: Not included

• Accessory shoe: Passive cold shoe for external accessories or flash units

Video Functions

• 6K and 5.9K Open Gate recording (3:2 and 17:9)

• C4K: up to 60p/50p in 4:2:2 10-bit

• 4K: up to 60p/50p in 4:2:2 10-bit

• 3.3K (4:3) anamorphic: up to 50p 4:2:2 10-bit

• MP4 Lite: up to 3.8K 30p 4:2:0 10-bit

• FHD: up to 120p/100p 4:2:2 10-bit

• Slow & Quick (S&Q):

  • C4K/4K: 1–60 fps (up to 30p output), 4:2:0 10-bit

  • FHD: 1–180 fps (up to 60p output), 4:2:0 10-bit

• RAW video output: Not supported on this model

• Audio formats:

  • MOV: LPCM 2-channel, 48 kHz/24-bit or 96 kHz/24-bit (with 3.5 mm mic)

  • MP4: AAC 2-channel, 48 kHz/16-bit

• Recording time limits:

  • 6K / 5.9K: up to 10 minutes

  • 3.8K (MP4 Lite), 3.3K, C4K, 4K: up to 15 minutes

  • FHD: up to 20 minutes

• Timecode: Rec Run / Free Run, Drop Frame / Non-Drop Frame, HDMI Timecode output on/off

Professional video tools:

• Time-lapse, stop-motion animation

• SS/Gain operation selection

• Luminance level setting

• Synchro Scan

• Master pedestal adjustment

• Waveform monitor

• Color bar

• LUT View Assist and HLG View Assist

• Anamorphic de-squeeze

• Knee control (like709 mode)

• Recording frame display

Operation and Interface

• Rear monitor: 3.0" LCD touchscreen, 3:2 aspect, 1.84M dots, free-angle

• Viewfinder: Not included on the S9 (LCD-only design)

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)

• Memory: Single SD card slot (SDXC, UHS-II compatible)

• USB: USB Type-C (USB 10 Gbps)

• HDMI: Type-D (micro HDMI)

• Audio: 3.5 mm external microphone / audio input (plug-in power supported)

• Built-in mic: Stereo; speaker: mono

• Supported apps (downloadable): Lumix Lab, Lumix Sync, Lumix Tether, Silkypix

Power and Size

• Battery: 7.2 V, 2200 mAh Li-ion (approx. 470 shots per charge)

• Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.4 x 4.7 cm

• Weight: Approx. 486 g (body with battery and SD card)

• Included accessories: Battery (DMW-BLK22), body cap, shoulder strap, shoe cover

Technical Specifications – Panasonic Lumix S 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 Lens

• Maximum aperture: f/4.5–6.3

• Minimum aperture: f/22–32

• Mount: L-Mount

• Format coverage: Full-frame

• Angle of view: 100° to 57°

• Minimum focus distance: 5.91" / 0.15 m

• Maximum magnification: 0.28x

• Optical design: 8 elements in 7 groups

• Focus type: Autofocus

• Image stabilization: None (relies on camera body I.S.)

• Filter size: 62 mm (front)

• Dimensions (diameter x length): 2.7 x 1.6" / 67.9 x 40.9 mm

• Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g