Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z9 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G6
Z9 | G6 | |||
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Announced | October 2021 | April 2013 | More recent by 104 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2089k | 1036k | Crisper display (+1053k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z9
G6 | Z9 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G6
Z9 | G6 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and G6 is 51 and 74 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Nikon Z9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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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 |