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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z30 was revealed 7 years after the G7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z30 matches up against the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G7

 Z30 G7 
LaunchedJune 2022May 2015More modern by 87 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z30

 G7 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G7

 Z30 G7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z30 vs the G7.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and G7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z30 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Z30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography information
Panasonic G7 Street photography information
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
76
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
55
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography features
Panasonic G7 Travel photography features
78
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (405g)
71
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G7 Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-06-29 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $650 $800