Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GX9
Z6 II | GX9 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | February 2018 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1240k | Sharper screen (+860k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon Z6 II
GX9 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX9
Z6 II | GX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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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 |