Panasonic G9 with Nikon Z6 Comparison

Panasonic G9 and Nikon Z6 Main Features

  • November, 2017
  • August, 2018
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 25 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 137 x 97 x 92 mm, 658g.
  • 134 x 101 x 68 mm, 675g.
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Panasonic G9 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
98
Value for money score
91
Portability score
74
Overall score
80

Nikon Z6 Scores


Imaging score
79
Features score
97
Value for money score
99
Portability score
76
Overall score
94

Nikon Z6 with Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 with Nikon Z6. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic G9 was released in 2017, and Nikon Z6 in 2018. Z6 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DC-G9 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Z6 is greater than that of Lumix DC-G9. The difference of 5 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DC-G9), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon Z6, the maximum ISO is greater by 25600. Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Z6 has a higher resolution of 3690k dots, Lumix DC-G9 has a resolution of 3680k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DC-G9 Z6
Brand Panasonic Nikon
Model Lumix DC-G9 Z6
Announced November, 2017 August, 2018
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 1
Number of Lenses 103 15
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 2100k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3680
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.83 0.8
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 225 273
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 858.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 25 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 6048 x 4024
Max Native ISO 25600 51200
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 204800
Min Boosted ISO 100 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
Battery
Battery Life 400 shots 330 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model DMW-BLF19
Physical
Weight 658 g 675 g
Physical Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92 mm 134 x 101 x 68 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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