Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH5S

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 2 years after the GH5S which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z7 II scores versus the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the GH5S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GH5S is 61 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and GH5S.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.