Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK Black 2024
Panasonic
75 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 25.209999084472656 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 75 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 5K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (superspeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)) |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M2MK Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.