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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
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
  • Launched May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G7

 Z6 G7 
LaunchedAugust 2018May 2015More modern by 40 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z6

 G7 Z6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G7

 Z6 G7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (330 per charge)
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent MP (25MP)
low battery power (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (330 shots)
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
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