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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic G1

 Z7 II G1 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009More recent by 143 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 G1 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G1

 Z7 II G1 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic G1
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic G1 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 420 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,997 $0