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Nikon Z5 IIc vs Panasonic Lumix S9

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The Z5 IIc wins 4 of 7 scored specs (resolution, stabilization); the S9 wins 3 (max video, battery (cipa), weight). The Z5 IIc is $98 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: max video, battery (cipa), weight.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z5 IIc134 × 80.5 × 72 mm · 620 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S9126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mm · 486 g

Where they differ

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Z5 IIcS9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,400BEST$1,498
CameraFits score8.6BEST7.9
PHOTO
Resolution24.5 MPBEST24.2 MP
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7.5 stopsBEST6.5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elecElectronic only, 1/8000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).down to −10 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—22 ms · 4K, DPReview
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-LogV-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal N-RAWNone
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.350 shots470 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.620 g486 gBEST
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.YesNo
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses50+80+

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