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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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 G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The Z9 was brought out 8 years later than the G6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z9 scores vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G6

 Z9 G6 
AnnouncedOctober 2021April 2013More recent by 104 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1036kCrisper display (+1053k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z9

 G6 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G6

 Z9 G6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z9 provides physical dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z9 versus the G6.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and G6 is 51 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and G6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will give you more detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z9
Street photography with Panasonic G6
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
91
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (740 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (740 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography info
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (740 per charge)
two card slots
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2013-04-24
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 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 29 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,089k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 1340g (2.95 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 740 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $5,500 $750