Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 GH5M2 Black 2022
Panasonic
28 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 GH5M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 GH5M2 Black 2022
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 GH5M2 Black 20220.014score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
