Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G9

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.