Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink
Panasonic
68 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked 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 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | 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 | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | 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 | 0.82 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink
- Strong video (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong evf (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong burst (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.029score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink0.052score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Pink offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
