Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G9II Micro Four Thirds Black 2023
Panasonic
60 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic Lumix G9II Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 25.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 75 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | — |
| 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 G9II Micro Four Thirds Black 2023
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.