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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
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
  • Released November 2017
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z6 was unveiled 10 months after the G9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z6 matches up vs the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G9

 Z6 G9 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2017Newer by 10 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z6

 G9 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G9

 Z6 G9 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 against the G9.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and G9 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 will resolve extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography details
Panasonic G9 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (330 per charge)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count high (25MP)
low battery pack (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
81
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (330 shots)
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $1,997 $1,500