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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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 GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was released 12 years after the GH1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z9 matches up against the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic GH1

 Z9 GH1 
AnnouncedOctober 2021July 2009More modern by 150 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k460kCrisper screen (+1629k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z9

 GH1 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH1

 Z9 GH1 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z9 comes with physical measurements 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 GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z9 and the GH1.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and GH1 is 51 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and GH1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
89
has manual focus
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography information
91
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (740 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography info
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (740 shots)
two card slots
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-10-28 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 29 107
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,089k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 740 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $5,500 $949