Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
81 Imaging
50 Features
57 Overall
52
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z9 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic GH1
Z9 | GH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2021 | July 2009 | More modern by 150 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2089k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1629k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z9
GH1 | Z9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully 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).
Examine the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and GH1 is 51 and 81 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Nikon Z9 | Panasonic 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 |