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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z9 was brought out 3 months before the GH6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z9 grades versus the GH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 Z9 GH6 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kCrisper display (+249k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 GH6 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 Z9 GH6 
LaunchedOctober 2021February 2022Same age
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z9 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z9 compared to the GH6.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and GH6 is 51 and 56 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z9 and GH6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z9 will result in extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
88
 focusing manually
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
79
 focusing manually
 MP count high (25 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Street photography advice
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
74
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography advice
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (740 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
71
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (25MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery (360 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Travel photography camera
65
 great battery life (740 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 MP count high (25MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography highlights
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (740 per charge)
 has double storage slots
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (25MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging details
32
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
75
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 good video quality (5760 x 2880 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH6
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2022-02-22
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 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5776 x 4336
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 29 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 5760x2880
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 823g (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18d DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $5,500 $2,198