Nikon Zf vs Panasonic G9 II Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Zf | Panasonic G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2023 | September 2023 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 7 | Venus with L2 |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 25.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6048×4032 | 5776×4336 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) | 17.30 x 13.0 mm (Micro Four Thirds) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.9µ | 3.00µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100.00 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 64,000 | ISO 25,600 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-204,800 | ISO 50-25,600 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes (JPEG only) | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 14 FPS | 14 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 14 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 14 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS) | Max FPS only with AFS |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | Over 200 frames | 200 |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 273 | 779.00 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -8.5 EV | -4.00 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 300 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 125 min | No limit |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2.00 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | Micro SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 1.84 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.80x (0.38x FF equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 3.86 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | Yes | 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 | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 360 frames | 390.00 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 380 frames | N/A |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 430 frames | N/A |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 710 g (1.57 lbs.) | 575.00 g (1.27 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 144 x 103 x 59 mm (5.7 x 4.1 x 2.3″)1 | 134.3 x 102.3 x 90.1 mm (5.3 x 4 x 3.5″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $2000 (Check Current Price) | $1898 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices | Nikon Zf Used Prices | Panasonic G9 II Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Zf’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 10mm were added to the Zf’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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