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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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 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
  • Introduced November 2017
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z9 was launched 4 years after the G9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z9 matches up against the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G9

 Z9 G9 
IntroducedOctober 2021November 2017Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Nikon Z9

 G9 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G9

 Z9 G9 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z9 has exterior dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z9 and the G9.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and G9 is 51 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and G9.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Z9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,340 grams)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
90
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent resolution (46MP)
heavier than others (1,340 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
2 card slots
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,340g)
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G9
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 29 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $5,500 $1,500