Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was revealed 7 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z9 scores vs the GH4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z9 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z9 has external measurements 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 GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z9 versus the GH4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and GH4 is 51 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z9 and GH4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z9 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will give greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Z9 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.