Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5 II

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.

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.

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.

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.