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Is the Panasonic GX9 good for Sports Photography?

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Panasonic GX9 Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Panasonic GX9 has a score of 70 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.
Read our detailed Panasonic GX9 Review

  • See Also: Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

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 Advanced 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: #32
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #33

Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Nikon Z5

Compare GX9 vs Z5

24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #36
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #35

Nikon Z5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 97
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-H2S

Compare GX9 vs X-H2S

26 MP | APS-C Stacked BSI X-Trans Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #40
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #38

Fujifilm X-H2S
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-H2

Compare GX9 vs X-H2

40 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #23
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #23

Fujifilm X-H2
Imaging
Features 90
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T5

Compare GX9 vs X-T5

40 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #39
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #37

Fujifilm X-T5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T4

Compare GX9 vs X-T4

26 MP | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #49
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #40

Fujifilm X-T4
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon R7

Compare GX9 vs R7

33 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #46
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #44

Canon EOS R7
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-H1

Compare GX9 vs X-H1

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #87
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #69

Fujifilm X-H1
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 90
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6500

Compare GX9 vs A6500

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #88
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #70

Sony Alpha a6500
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6600

Compare GX9 vs A6600

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #70
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #56

Sony Alpha a6600
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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