Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was announced 5 years after the GF7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z5 grades versus the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 compared to the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GF7 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and GF7.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.