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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 10 months later than the G9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 grades versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G9

 Z7 G9 
AnnouncedAugust 2018November 2017More recent by 10 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z7

 G9 Z7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G9

 Z7 G9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 against the G9.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and G9 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (330 per charge)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (46MP)
bad battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $2,797 $1,500