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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GX9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 2 years later than the GX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GX9

 Z7 II GX9 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 33 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1240kSharper screen (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GX9 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX9

 Z7 II GX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II and the GX9.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and GX9 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and GX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count great (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX9
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest 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 Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
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 Overall 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 420 shots 260 shots
Battery form 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 feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $2,997 $1,000