Panasonic Lumix S9 deal status right now
B&H’s black body page lists $1,497.99 and says temporarily out of stock, with availability expected January 18, 2027. On October 18, Photography Talk found that same page at $1,097.99, already $400 off and already out of stock. The discount is not on the page we opened. The white and silver body with the 18-40mm lens is in stock at $1,397.99. A night-blue 18-40mm kit is $1,797.99. Last Black Friday the body was $1,197.99 at B&H, per TechRadar and our Panasonic guide. Panasonic’s own store had $400 off through October 24. That date has passed.
$1,497.99 is the regular price, and you can’t take it home. The $1,397.99 kit is in stock. Buy that only if you wanted the 18-40mm lens anyway. Don’t backorder the body at full price into January.
What counts as a good S9 price
- Body at $1,097.99, in stockThe October 18 B&H price, $100 under last Black Friday’s $1,197.99. Buy if a dealer actually has it.
- 18-40mm kit at $1,397.99In stock at B&H in white and silver. Worth it if you need the lens. Not a reason to pay $1,497.99 for a body that isn’t shipping.
- Body at $1,497.99B&H on October 30, out of stock until about January 18. Skip it.
B&H body and kit pages checked October 30, 2026. The $1,097.99 figure is Photography Talk’s October 18 check of the same body page. Last Black Friday is from our Panasonic guide.
Lumix S9 key specs
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame, in a compact body, per B&H |
|---|---|
| Video | 6K30 4:2:0 10-bit, and C4K or 4K60 4:2:2 10-bit, per B&H |
| Lens | L-mount. The body page does not include a lens. The in-stock kit is the 18-40mm. |
| Stock | Black body expected January 18, 2027. White and silver 18-40mm kit in stock at $1,397.99. |
Our Panasonic guide says a new Lumix camera is rumored for November, and that the rumor doesn’t look like a replacement for this body. Don’t hold an in-stock kit for that rumor. Do hold the full-price backorder.
Who should buy the S9
Good fit
- You want a small full-frame body for video and travel, and you can find the body at $1,097.99.
- You want the 18-40mm lens and $1,397.99 for the white or silver kit is acceptable.
Look elsewhere
- The only listing is a $1,497.99 body that ships in January. Wait, or buy the kit.
- You want a viewfinder, a grip, and two cards. Look at the S5 II. Our call there is to wait for $1,497.99.
Alternatives to compare
Panasonic S5 II
Larger bodyB&H’s body page was $1,997.99 on October 28. Adorama was $1,597.99. Last Black Friday was $1,497.99. It has a viewfinder and in-body stabilization the S9 listing doesn’t advertise.
Sony ZV-E10 II
APS-C, in stockThe body is $1,198 at B&H. A vlogging camera, not full frame. See the ZV-E10 II tracker.
Lumix S9 Black Friday FAQ
Is $1,097.99 still the price?
Not on the B&H body page we opened on October 30. That page is $1,497.99 and out of stock. Photography Talk saw $1,097.99 on October 18, also out of stock. Check the button.
Should I backorder it until January?
Not at $1,497.99. That’s $300 over last Black Friday, for a camera that isn’t shipping. The in-stock path is the $1,397.99 kit, if you want the lens.
More Panasonic deals: Panasonic Black Friday guide.
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