Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and the Nikon Coolpix A, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 was introduced in November 2017 and Nikon Coolpix A was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Highlights

      • 20.33 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 20.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Coolpix A Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Nikon Coolpix A.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      •   Video Capture
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.33 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 over Nikon Coolpix A.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Nikon Coolpix A
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.33 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 921k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 400 shots vs 230 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A over Panasonic Lumix DC-G9.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Nikon Coolpix A
      Cheaper $1699 (body only) vs $1100/£1000/€1100
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 4928 x 3264
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) vs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Nikon Coolpix A
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Nikon Coolpix A
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life400 shots230 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Nikon Coolpix A have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix A has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.66x (0.83x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Nikon Coolpix A does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 features a 20.33 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix A features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Nikon Coolpix A can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 6.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 comes with DMW-BLF19 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots and Nikon Coolpix A comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Nikon Coolpix A has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix A can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has 225 focusing points and Nikon Coolpix A has . Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and ±2 range on Nikon Coolpix A. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon Coolpix A.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix A has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 body has dimensions of 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62") and Nikon Coolpix A body has dimensions of 111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57"). Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) and Nikon Coolpix A weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      137 mm

      97 mm

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      111 mm

      64 mm

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      92 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Nikon Coolpix A

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Nikon Coolpix A for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      80
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      80
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Nikon Coolpix A and give them scores of 78 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      OVERALL
      78
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.33 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      71
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

      Nikon Coolpix A

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


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