The Panasonic GX9, released in March 2018, is the successor to the GX8 and the GX80/GX85/GX7 models. It is a compact hybrid camera using the micro 4/3 format (Micro Four Thirds by Olympus), and all lenses from this range can be adapted to it. Its 5-axis stabilization system is more efficient than Olympus's. The sensor is 20 MPx (compared to the 16 MPx of the GX80). Common features of this range include quick 4K shooting with post-shot selection and post focus (burst shooting with focus adjustments on different planes).

There have been numerous ergonomic enhancements, including more pronounced finger rests, changes in the placement of controls, the addition of an exposure compensation dial, and a focus mode switch. The GX9 is significantly smaller than the GX8 and only slightly larger than the GX80. Bluetooth has been added alongside WiFi.

The GX9 features two viewing systems: a tilting viewfinder (very convenient for street photography) and a large tilting screen at the back. The viewfinder automatically activates when the face approaches.

Additional shooting modes have been added.

About Panasonic and Matsushita

Panasonic, originally founded in 1918 by Konosuke Matsushita, is a diversified conglomerate that encompasses a wide range of businesses. Today, it comprises 680 companies involved in electrical equipment, including battery production, household appliances, and electronics such as radios, TVs, video cameras, and DVD players. Its success initially began with the introduction of an innovative double socket and other simple electrical equipment by its founder.

It appears that optical and purely photographic equipment was never a primary focus of the Matsushita Group, as their strength primarily lay in electronics. Alongside numerous other brands, including National, Technics, JVC, and Panasonic, the latter brand now serves as the name of the holding company. This well-known label, particularly in the United States, allowed them to enter the photographic product market. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they introduced some consumer-level film cameras alongside more sophisticated video cameras.

Today, the group produces Lumix digital cameras (APNs), which are highly regarded in their class.