Europe Also Got Three Cool New Panasonic Lumix S9 Colors

Oct 23, 2025

Kate Garibaldi

Three identical cameras with different grip colors—black, blue, and white—are each floating above matching cylindrical pedestals against black, blue, and white backgrounds.

Panasonic has expanded its Lumix S9 lineup with three new silver-top colorways exclusive to the European market, and they could make photographers elsewhere envious.

The full-frame Lumix S9, known for its compact design and creator-friendly features, now comes in Jet Black, Smokey White, and Ocean Blue, offering photographers a refined new aesthetic that blends modern minimalism with classic design cues.

A Fresh Look for the Modern Creator

The Lumix S9 was designed for creators who want full-frame performance in a small, travel-friendly body. Weighing approximately 14.2 ounces (403 grams), the S9 features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor paired with Panasonic’s latest image processing engine.

The new silver-top editions bring a premium look to the series, complementing the S9’s sleek form factor and clean lines. For vloggers, travel photographers, and hybrid creators, these models offer a balance of style and imaging capabilities. It is definitely the kind of camera that needs to look as good as the photos it produces.

A blue and silver Panasonic Lumix digital camera is shown without a lens, revealing the camera sensor and lens mount on the front. — Ocean Blue — Turquoise Blue & Silver

A silver Panasonic Lumix mirrorless digital camera body is shown without a lens, revealing the camera sensor and mount on the front. — Smokey White — White & Silver

Front view of a Lumix digital mirrorless camera body without a lens, showing the sensor, textured black grip, and silver trim. The camera has a minimalistic and modern design. — Jet Black — Black & Silver

European Market Exclusivity

These new colorways are exclusive to the European market, a familiar move for the Lumix S9, which comes in different colors in various markets.

As previously reported by PetaPixel, alongside the new silver-top launch, Panasonic also recently introduced a limited-run Titanium Gold Lumix S9, which, beyond coming to the U.S., is restricted to just 200 units across Europe. This special edition includes a premium titanium and brown leather rope strap, a set of limited-edition Lumix stickers, and a personal note of thanks from the camera’s designer. The Titanium Gold kit takes the S9’s already striking appearance to new heights, blending elegance with exclusivity.

A Panasonic Lumix digital camera with a textured brown and metallic body, featuring a prominent lens and dials on top, displayed against a plain white background.

These limited editions are a reminder that camera design can extend beyond utility. For photographers who see their tools as part of their creative identity, fresh new colors are a fun way for photographers to express themselves.

The decision to introduce limited-edition versions of its popular camera is also certainly strategic marketing by Panasonic. The Lumix S9 has earned international recognition for its craftsmanship, taking home both the iF Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Design Award 2025, and making limited-edition colorways is a good way to drum up fresh interest.

However, in PetaPixel’s own hands-on review of the original Lumix S9, the camera was described as “small, pretty, and confusing,” both acknowledging its elegant design and portability while noting its simplified control layout and lack of a mechanical shutter. Our reviewers found it ideal for creators seeking a compact, full-frame camera for travel and everyday shooting, while power users might miss a few traditional controls. Subsequent firmware updates and Panasonic’s latest kit lens have served to make the Lumix S9 much more compelling, though.

This balance of approachability and selective complexity has helped define the Lumix S9 as a creator-focused camera, built more for speed, simplicity, and effortless sharing than for full-scale studio workflows. With the introduction of these new limited edition colorways, Panasonic adds a touch of style, allowing photographers to express their individuality while standing out from the standard black-body digital camera aesthetic.

A black and silver Lumix camera with a large, centered lens, textured grip, and minimal buttons visible, shown from the front against a plain background.

Pricing and Availability

The new Lumix S9 Silver/Black, Silver/White, and Silver/Blue editions are available now exclusively through Panasonic Direct in Europe for €1,399 / £1,199, alongside the limited Titanium Gold edition. Only 200 units of the Titanium Gold version will be released, making it one of the rarest models in the Lumix S Series to date.

Image credits: Panasonic