Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II
Panasonic
65 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 200 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 410 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong evf (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.023score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II0.035score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix GH GH5II offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
