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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was introduced 6 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z fc matches up vs the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G7

 Z fc G7 
AnnouncedJune 2021May 2015More recent by 75 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z fc

 G7 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G7

 Z fc G7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z fc vs the G7.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and G7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z fc using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z fc will provide more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
67
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
72
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
71
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
Panasonic G7 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $949 $800