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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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 Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was announced 24 months later than the G9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z50 matches up vs the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G9

 Z50 G9 
LaunchedOctober 2019November 2017Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z50

 G9 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G9

 Z50 G9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 versus the G9.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and G9 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and G9.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Panasonic G9 Street photography details
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397g)
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $857 $1,500