Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z20121
Nikon
27 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II | Nikon Z20121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | — |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.209999084472656 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 75 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 75 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 2024
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Nikon Z20121
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II Black 20240.047score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z201210.060score per dollar
Nikon Z20121 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G9 II G9 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
