Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G9
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Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Released April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
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The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D7500 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar but the D7500 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D7500 was announced 7 months before the G9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D7500 grades versus the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Panasonic G9
| D7500 | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon D7500
| G9 | D7500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2017 |  | April 2017 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Panasonic G9
| D7500 | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D7500 against the G9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and G9 is 60 and 62 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and G9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D7500 will offer you more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D7500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon D7500 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-04-12 | 2017-11-08 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 225 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 720g (1.59 lbs) | 658g (1.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 86 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1483 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15a | DMW-BLF19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $1,247 | $1,500 |
