Panasonic GX9 for Sports Photography

Is the Panasonic GX9 good for Sports Photography?

$797.99

Panasonic GX9 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Panasonic GX9 has a score of 69 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Panasonic GX9 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Panasonic GX9 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Panasonic GX9's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

49 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Panasonic GX9 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

Poor Battery Life: 260 shots

In most sports events, you shoot at high speed for a long time and this drains the battery pretty quick. With a battery life of only 260 shots per charge, you may need to change batteries very frequently in the middle of an event.

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Panasonic GX9 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Sony A7c Compare GX9 vs A7c	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #30 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #30
	Imaging Features Value for Money 96 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 100 Sports Daily 94 Landscape

Nikon 1 V3 Compare GX9 vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1' CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #169 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #104
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 90 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D Compare GX9 vs X1D	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Hasselblad X Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #35 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #33
	Imaging 98 Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare GX9 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #13 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #10
	Imaging 96 Features Value for Money 93 Portability Overall Score 92	Portrait Street Sports Daily 98 Landscape

Sony A6600 Compare GX9 vs A6600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #58 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #47
	Imaging Features Value for Money 90 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 91 Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A7c

Nikon 1 V3

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A6600