Panasonic LUMIX S9 Video Recording Limits

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The Panasonic LUMIX S9 has a maximum video recording time of 20 minutes, but only for some formats. That limit is also dependent upon multiple factors like camera settings, media storage size, camera power, and internal camera temperature. See details and notes below for more information.

Details

Maximum continuous video recording times for the Panasonic LUMIX S9
Format	Limit
¹When the recording time exceeds 10 minutes, recording will stop. ²When the recording time exceeds 15 minutes, recording will stop. ³When the recording time exceeds 20 minutes, recording will stop.
6K Formats	10 minutes¹
5.9K Formats	10 minutes¹
C4K Formats	15 minutes²
4K Formats	15 minutes²
3.8K Formats	15 minutes²
3.3K Formats	15 minutes²
FHD Formats	20 minutes³

Notes

When recording to SDHC memory cards and/or recording in FHD formats, a new file will be created to continue recording when the file size exceeds 4GB.
When recording to SDXC memory cards in 4K MP4 formats, a new file will be created to continue recording when the file size exceeds 96GB.
When recording to SDXC memory cards in MOV formats, a new file will be created to continue recording when the file size exceeds 192GB.
During video recording, recording may be stopped to protect the camera if the internal temperature gets too high, even if it has not reached to continuous recording time.
If video recording stops due to temperature increase in the camera, the temperature in the camera needs to be lowered before video recording can be started again.
Alternate Model Names: DC-S9, DC-S9KA, DC-S9KG, DC-S9KK, DC-S9KR

References

Panasonic LUMIX S9 Operating Instructions / Owner's Manual - pages 132 and 699
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Product Page (shop.panasonic.com)