Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z6 II
(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
- Launched May 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic G6

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

The Z6 was announced 3 years after the G7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z6 matches up versus the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G7
Z6 | G7 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | May 2015 | More modern by 40 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z6
G7 | Z6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G7
Z6 | G7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 and the G7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and G7 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and G7.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 will render extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2015-05-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 (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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 410g (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3299 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,997 | $800 |