Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 6 years after the GX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z5 scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GX7 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and GX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.