Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z 30

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Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z 30

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Nikon Z 30

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z 30 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
2 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Nikon Z 30

Panasonic GX85

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Nikon Z 30

Olympus E-M10 III

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL9

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL9

Nikon Z 30

Olympus E-PL9

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Panasonic GX9

Canon EOS M50 II

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$591
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

$591
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Z 30 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Panasonic GX9

Nikon Z fc

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$957
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z fc

Nikon Z 30

Nikon Z fc

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$957
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

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