Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Announced October 2021
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

The Z9 was manufactured 11 years later than the G2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z9 scores versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z9 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G2
Z9 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2021 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 138 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1629k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z9
G2 | Z9 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G2
Z9 | G2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z9 features outside dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z9 against the G2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and G2 is 51 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and G2.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will resolve more detail due to its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z9 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Nikon Z9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-10-28 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 29 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,089k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, H.265 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 images | 360 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL18d | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $5,500 | $1,000 |