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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and G9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was brought out 5 years prior to the G9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7800 matches up against the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic G9

 P7800 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon P7800

 G9 P7800 
ReleasedNovember 2017November 2013More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic G9

 P7800 G9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P7800 versus the G9.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and G9 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and G9.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G9 will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competition (399g)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-25 2017-11-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $550 $1,500