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Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 ×
Nikon Z5 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9Nikon Z5
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG9Z5
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137134
Width (mm)9270
Height (mm)97101
Weight (g)658675
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G85-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.324.3
Sensor format4/335mm
Sensor area (mm²)224.9858.01
Sensor width (mm)17.335.9
Sensor height (mm)1323.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.345.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect-+
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4512 x 2536(11.4 mp 16:9)
  • 4512 x 3008(13.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 3384(20.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6016 x 4016(24.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)60-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)18060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD ProgressiveMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AFHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,680,0003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.830.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.660.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1624
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60051,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.0 micro b
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)60-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)50-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)50-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)50-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)380-
Battery life, video (minutes)5585
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
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Os compatibility
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)
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