Nikon D500 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon D500 | Panasonic G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | November 2017 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | Venus |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 5184×3888 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Micro Four Thirds) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 3.3µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 200 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 25,600 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-164,000 | ISO 100-25,600 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 FPS | 9 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | Max FPS only with AFS |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 200 frames | 60 |
| Autofocus System | Phase Detect | CDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 153 | 225 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 180 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.5x crop at 4K | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type B | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.359 million dots | 1.04 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism / OVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x (0.65x FF equiv.) | 0.83x (0.40x FF equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3.86 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Micro B 3.0 | Micro USB |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15a | DMW-BLF19 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 1240 frames | 400 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 860 g (1.90 lbs.) | 579 g (1.28 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2″) | 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.6″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $2000 (Discontinued) | $1699 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon D500 Used Prices | Panasonic G9 Used Prices |
| 1Not specified by Nikon | ||
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