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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 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 G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z9 was announced 5 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z9 scores vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 Z9 G85 
LaunchedOctober 2021September 2016Fresher by 63 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kCrisper screen (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 G85 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 Z9 G85 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z9 has physical dimensions 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 G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z9 against the G85.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and G85 is 51 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and G85.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z9 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will provide extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
88
 focusing manually
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
72
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography features
Panasonic G85 Street photography features
70
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
77
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery pack (740 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
64
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z9
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
65
 good battery pack (740 shots)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 environment proof
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
87
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery pack (740 shots)
 has double storage slots
73
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
32
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic port
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Other name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2016-09-19
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 29 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,089k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 740 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Launch cost $5,500 $900