When I first tried the Panasonic Lumix S9, I thought it felt more like a compact camera than the full-frame mirrorless category that it sits in. Now, thanks to a lowest-ever price, the tiny full-frame mirrorless is more affordable than trendy compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR IV.
The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a camera that’s designed more for first-time mirrorless users than pro photographers. The entire time that I shot with the S9, I couldn’t help but think that it was the ideal first mirrorless for someone who learned photography on a smartphone. The touchscreen is simple to use, and built-in LUTs are like adding an Instagram filter before you take the picture.
