Nikon Z9 Black
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Black
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Wedding Events
Beginner
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | Panasonic Lumix S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame | — |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes | H.265, H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z9 Black
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Black
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z9 Black0.001score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Black0.002score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Nikon Z9 Black
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Black
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.
