Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 11 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the G1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and G1 is 61 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and G1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.