Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Launched May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z6 II was manufactured 5 years later than the G7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z6 II matches up vs the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G7
Z6 II | G7 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | May 2015 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z6 II
G7 | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G7
Z6 II | G7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
See the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II against the G7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and G7 is 61 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and G7.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 25 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,997 | $800 |