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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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
  • Revealed November 2017
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was announced 5 years later than the G9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Z8 matches up versus the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G9

 Z8 G9 
RevealedMay 2023November 2017More recent by 67 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z8

 G9 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G9

 Z8 G9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z8 versus the G9.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and G9 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and G9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z8 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z8 will result in greater detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low