Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was released 11 years after the GH2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z30 scores vs the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z30 versus the GH2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and GH2 is 79 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and GH2.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.