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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was brought out 6 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z fc grades vs the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GF7

 Z fc GF7 
ReleasedJune 2021February 2015Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Nikon Z fc

 GF7 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF7

 Z fc GF7 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc provides outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc versus the GF7.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GF7 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GF7.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z fc will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography information
68
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445g)
70
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (300 shots)
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF7
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $949 $308