The Panasonic LUMIX S9 is a 24.2MP megapixel mirrorless camera that features a single memory card slot that supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I / UHS-II) cards up to 512GB.
We recommend using SDXC memory cards in the DC-S9 to avoid video files being split into 4GB chunks. SDXC cards support capacities of between 64GB-2TB whereas SDHC cards support smaller capacities of between 2-32GB.
Please note that despite SDXC cards up to 2TB being available, the S9 supports a maximum size of 512GB.
If you want to record video with a bitrate of 72 Mbps or less then you only really need a V10 rated UHS-I SDXC card. For up to 200 Mbps then a V30 UHS-I or higher card would be recommended.
Faster UHS-II cards with V60 and V90 video ratings will not provide any benefits when shooting video, but may clear the buffer faster if you shoot a lot of continuous bursts. You can however benefit from faster transfer speeds to your computer.
Recommended UHS-I SDXC Cards
Our recommended UHS-I SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Panasonic LUMIX DC-S9 camera are:
| UHS-I Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices ADVANTAGE | 100 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| Delkin Devices Black | 90 MB/s | 90 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme | 90 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 90 MB/s | 200 MB/s | V30 |
| Lexar 800x PRO | 45 MB/s | 150 MB/s | V30 |
| Kingston Canvas Go Plus | 70 MB/s | 170 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Ultra | NA | 140 MB/s | V10 |
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Panasonic LUMIX DC-S9 are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexar Professional 1667X | 120 MB/s | 250 MB/s | V60 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 160 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
FAQs
What is the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards?
UHS-II offers much faster speeds (up to 312 MB/s) compared to UHS-I (up to 104 MB/s). This is possible via a second row of pins and two data lanes for simultaneous upstream and downstream data transfer. The extra row of pins are visible on the back of UHS-II cards. Both card types are backward compatible, but a UHS-II card will only operate at UHS-I speeds in a camera that only supports UHS-I cards.
What is the difference between SDHC and SDXC memory cards?
SDHC cards are formatted using the FAT32 file system which is limited to a maximum file size of 4GB. So when recording video clips, the clip will be split every 4 GB but playback with the camera will be seamless. SDXC cards use the exFAT file system which supports a maximum file size of 16 exabytes (EB), so video clips will not be split. SDHC cards support capacities of between 2-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
Where can you find the Lumix DC-S9 specifications?
Full specifications for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S9 can be found on Panasonic's website.
