Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GH5 II
Z7 II | GH5 II | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Nikon Z7 II
GH5 II | Z7 II | |||
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Introduced | July 2021 | October 2020 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH5 II
Z7 II | GH5 II | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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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 |