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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G100 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z9 was revealed 17 months after the G100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Z9 matches up vs the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G100

 Z9 G100 
AnnouncedOctober 2021June 2020Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kSharper display (+249k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z9

 G100 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G100

 Z9 G100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z9 enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z9 versus the G100.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and G100 is 51 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and G100.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will offer greater detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
88
has manual focus
fantastic MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 shots)
has phase detect AF
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic MP (46MP)
more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
display is not selfie friendly
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 shots)
has dual storage slots
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 29 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,089k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x1920
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 352 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 740 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $5,500 $698