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Nikon Z6 III vs Panasonic Lumix S9
The Nikon Z6 III and the Panasonic Lumix S9 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S9 if you want a lighter body (486 g against 760 g). On these specs the Nikon Z6 III has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it. If you already own Nikon Z or L-Mount lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z6 III | Panasonic Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 760 g | 486 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z6 III 1×, Panasonic Lumix S9 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Nikon Z and L-Mount): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 64 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Nikon Z6 III: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix S9: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor.