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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(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
Panasonic G2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G2

 Z9 G2 
IntroducedOctober 2021July 2010More recent by 138 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k460kSharper screen (+1629k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z9

 G2 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G2

 Z9 G2 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

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

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
88
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,340g)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
Panasonic G2 Sports photography features
90
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 shots)
supports phase detect AF
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
Panasonic G2 Travel photography features
65
good battery pack (740 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (428 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography information
87
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
two card slots
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
Panasonic G2 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,340g)
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (428g)
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G2
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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