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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 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
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was revealed 2 years later than the GX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z6 II matches up against the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GX9

 Z6 II GX9 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 33 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1240kSharper screen (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon Z6 II

 GX9 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX9

 Z6 II GX9 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the GX9.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and GX9 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and GX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count high (25MP)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,997 $1,000