Buyers Guide – Feb 2020: Panasonic mirrorless and a super-zoom bridge

Panasonic Lumix S1

Achieve incredible stills and video quality with Panasonic’s full-frame mirrorless Lumix S1

Boasting a 24.2MP CMOS sensor and the ability to shoot 4K video without time limits, the Lumix S1 is a powerful hybrid camera suitable for professional-level image creation. With a solid build and compact, lightweight design, the S1 can come bundled with a 24–105mm, and retails for $5899.

Panasonic Lumix G9

If imaging power is at the top of your list, the Lumix G9 is for you

Claiming the highest-ever image quality in the history of the Lumix G brand, the G9’s 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor without a low-pass filter delivers intensely sharp, ultra-real captures with extremely wide dynamic range. Designed for maximum speed, operability, reliability, and durability — and bundled with the flexible Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12–60mm f/2.8–4 ASPH lens for $3299 — the G9 is a sports and wildlife photographer’s dream.

Panasonic Lumix G95

Need a gift for the photographer who shoots anything and everything? The Panasonic Lumix G95 is the ultimate mirrorless all-rounder

With its water- and dust-resistant build, a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, 4K video capabilities, and five-axis dual image stabilization, the Lumix G95 is ready to deliver on any photo adventure. Bundled with the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14–140mm f/3.5–5.6 II ASPH lens for $2299, this kit is the ideal choice for photographers with a passion for exploration and diverse shooting style. 

Panasonic Lumix G85

Enthusiast photographers are in for a treat with the field-shooting Lumix G85

Packing five-axis dual image stabilization, 4K video recording, and a splash- and dust-proof design, this DSLR-style mirrorless camera is built for the active photographer who requires reliable results in all conditions. The sealed body and lens design keeps the camera safe in harsh conditions, while the 16MP Digital Live MOS sensor delivers true-to-life detail. 

The Lumix G85 is available with a Lumix G 12–60mm F3.5–5.6 ASPH lens for $1499.

Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II

The Lumix FZ1000 II is a super-zoom bridge camera for enthusiasts looking for uncompromising quality

With a large one-inch (2.54cm) 20.1MP sensor and bright Leica lens with 16x optical zoom, the Lumix FZ1000 II brings the world up close with premium stills image quality and crisp 4K video. The f/2.8–4 lens produces sharp images through its versatile zoom range.

The Lumix FZ1000 II also offers a superb OLED Live Viewfinder and free-angle touch LCD screen for powerful, easy to operate control. It is available for $1499.