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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Updated by Panasonic GH6
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 9 months earlier than the GH5 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the GH5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Z7 II GH5 II 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Nikon Z7 II

 GH5 II Z7 II 
IntroducedJuly 2021October 2020Newer by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH5 II

 Z7 II GH5 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH5 II 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 based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II and the GH5 II.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GH5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and GH5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography features
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography factors
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5 II
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography advice
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4992 x 3744 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH5 II
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 108
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 727 gr (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 420 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,997 $1,700