Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z30 was announced 11 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z30 scores vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z30 against the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and GF2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and GF2.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z30 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z30 will resolve greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.