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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was launched 2 years after the G9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II grades vs the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G9

 Z6 II G9 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2017Newer by 36 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z6 II

 G9 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G9

 Z6 II G9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the G9.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and G9 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and G9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic G9 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
76
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 705g (1.55 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
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 410 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,997 $1,500