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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G100 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 4 months after the G100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 II grades vs the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic G100

 Z7 II G100 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z7 II

 G100 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G100

 Z7 II G100 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2020Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II versus the G100.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and G100 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and G100.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2020-06-24
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 surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $2,997 $698