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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was introduced 5 years after the G7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 grades against the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic G7

 Z5 G7 
RevealedJuly 2020May 2015Newer by 63 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z5

 G7 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G7

 Z5 G7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 compared to the G7.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and G7 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and G7.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (675g)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
55
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (470 per charge)
two card slots
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (675g)
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 @ 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $800