Z CAM E2C vs Panasonic Lumix G G9 II
Z CAM E2C
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Z CAM E2C
The Z CAM E2C is praised for its excellent value, good image quality, and sturdy build, making it a great budget-friendly cinema camera for beginners or remote use. However, users note issues like rolling shutter, noise in dark areas, and gimbal compatibility problems. Battery life is decent, and ProRes RAW recording is a standout feature.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good image quality
- Sturdy build quality
- ProRes RAW recording
- Beginner-friendly
Cons
- Rolling shutter issues
- Noise in dark areas
- Gimbal compatibility problems
- No AC adapter included
- Below average rolling shutter
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
The Panasonic Lumix G9 II is overwhelmingly praised by users, with many calling it the best Micro Four Thirds camera they've owned. Reviewers highlight its superb autofocus, excellent image quality, and lighter weight compared to full-frame alternatives, making it ideal for wildlife and nature photography. A few minor concerns exist, such as a known microphone input issue and a learning curve, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great image quality
- Lighter than full-frame
- Comfortable ergonomics
- Good video features
Cons
- Known microphone input issue
- Learning curve for beginners
- No PC sync port
- Battery not compatible with G9 I
Scores
Specifications
| Z CAM E2C | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.829999923706055 MP | 25.209999084472656 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 800 | 100★ |
| Processor | — | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 75 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.57 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Z CAM E2C
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong video (78th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.