Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink
Panasonic
67 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | 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 S9 S9 Pink
- Strong video (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong evf (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.014score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink0.028score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
