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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic G9
(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
  • Launched November 2017
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was released 2 years later than the G9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 matches up against the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 Z5 G9 
LaunchedJuly 2020November 2017Fresher by 33 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 G9 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 Z5 G9 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 and the G9.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and G9 is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and G9.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW files
76
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Panasonic G9
74
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (675 grams)
75
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 not so great battery power (400 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (675g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
76
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
34
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (675g)
76
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 658 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,399 $1,500