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Mirrorless cameras: which lens mount and sensor format?

Nikon’s Z 8 and Z 9 both use Nikon Z mounts, full-frame sensors and 45.7 effective MP. Those filters do not separate them.

Megapixels alone cannot decide image quality; lens coverage, adapter support and the body or kit configuration need individual consideration.

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Z 8 · first with a product link

  • Effective resolution in megapixels: 45.7 MP.
  • Lens mount: Nikon Z.
What to note:

Sensor format: Full frame.

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If you choose L Mount for lens mount, the first option with a product link becomes LUMIX S5II.

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Z 8

Effective resolution in megapixels: 45.7 MP.

Key details

  • Lens mount: Nikon Z.

What to note

Sensor format: Full frame.

Lens mount: Nikon ZSensor format: Full frameEffective resolution in megapixels: 45.7 MP
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Lens mountNikon Z
Sensor formatFull frame
Effective resolution in megapixels45.7 MP

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 29, 2026 · Source ↗
Nikon · Product page checked September 29, 2026

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Lens mount: L Mount

LUMIX S5II

Lens mount: L Mount.

Key details

  • Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.2 MP.

What to note

Sensor format: Full frame.

Lens mount: L MountSensor format: Full frameEffective resolution in megapixels: 24.2 MP
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Lens mountL Mount
Sensor formatFull frame
Effective resolution in megapixels24.2 MP

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 29, 2026 · Source ↗
Panasonic · Product page checked September 29, 2026

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Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds

LUMIX G9II

Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds.

Key details

  • Sensor format: Micro Four Thirds.

What to note

Effective resolution in megapixels: 25.21 MP.

Lens mount: Micro Four ThirdsSensor format: Micro Four ThirdsEffective resolution in megapixels: 25.21 MP
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Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Sensor formatMicro Four Thirds
Effective resolution in megapixels25.21 MP

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 29, 2026 · Source ↗
Panasonic · Product page checked September 29, 2026

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Sensor format: Aps C

Z50II

Sensor format: Aps C.

Key details

  • Effective resolution in megapixels: 20.9 MP.

What to note

Lens mount: Nikon Z.

Lens mount: Nikon ZSensor format: Aps CEffective resolution in megapixels: 20.9 MP
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Lens mountNikon Z
Sensor formatAps C
Effective resolution in megapixels20.9 MP

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 29, 2026 · Source ↗
Nikon · Product page checked September 29, 2026

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Z 9

Effective resolution in megapixels: 45.7 MP.

Key details

  • Lens mount: Nikon Z.

What to note

Sensor format: Full frame.

Lens mount: Nikon ZSensor format: Full frameEffective resolution in megapixels: 45.7 MP
See all 3 specs
Lens mountNikon Z
Sensor formatFull frame
Effective resolution in megapixels45.7 MP

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 29, 2026 · Source ↗
Nikon · Product page checked September 29, 2026

View at Nikon

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SpecZ 8No preferences selected.Z fNo preferences selected.
Lens mountNikon ZNikon Z
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Effective resolution in megapixels45.7 MP24.5 MP

Z 8

No preferences selected.

Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sensor format
Full frame
Effective resolution in megapixels
45.7 MP

Z f

No preferences selected.

Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sensor format
Full frame
Effective resolution in megapixels
24.5 MP

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All models and their decision specs
ProductHow it comparesKey specCompareAction
Z 8
Compared with Z f: effective resolution in megapixels, 45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z 9
Compared with Z f: effective resolution in megapixels, 45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z f
Compared with Z50II: sensor format, Full frame vs Aps C.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z5II
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Lens mount: Nikon Z.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z5IIC
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Lens mount: Nikon Z.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z6III
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Sensor format: Full frame.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z50II
Compared with Z5II: sensor format, Aps C vs Full frame.
Lens mount: Nikon ZView at Nikon
Z 8
Compared with Z f: effective resolution in megapixels, 45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z 9
Compared with Z f: effective resolution in megapixels, 45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z f
Compared with Z50II: sensor format, Full frame vs Aps C.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z5II
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Lens mount: Nikon Z.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z5IIC
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Lens mount: Nikon Z.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z6III
Effective resolution in megapixels: 24.5 MP; Sensor format: Full frame.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
Z50II
Compared with Z5II: sensor format, Aps C vs Full frame.
Lens mount: Nikon Z
View at Nikon
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Lens ownership should come before megapixels

Nikon Z, L-Mount and Micro Four Thirds are different mount choices in this selection. Nikon's Z f combines Nikon Z with a full-frame sensor and 24.5 effective MP. A shared mount name still does not settle lens coverage, adapter needs or supported functions. If you already own lenses, resolve those details for the exact body before comparing resolution.

The sensor choices include full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds. Choose the combination your lenses support rather than treating sensor format as a universal quality verdict.

Resolution describes the body, not the kit in your basket

Effective resolution ranges from 20.9 to 45.7 MP across these bodies. Those are maker specifications; this guide has no image comparisons or autofocus measurements. More megapixels alone cannot decide image quality. Each camera model appears once even when its linked page offers lens kits, so select the intended body or kit and inspect what is included before ordering.

Before you buy

Does matching the mount guarantee a lens will work as expected?

Check the maker’s lens compatibility guidance, including sensor coverage, adapters, and supported functions.

Are lens kits separate products in this finder?

Each camera model appears once. Product links may offer bodies and lens kits; choose the configuration you need on the manufacturer page. If those are your priorities, both remain candidates.