Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
85 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic S9 DC-S9 Dark Olive
Panasonic
38 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | Panasonic S9 DC-S9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/200 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.01 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 840 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI/USB Cable Clip | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Panasonic S9 DC-S9 Dark Olive
- Strong af (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z8 Z8
Scores 85 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.