Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G2

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II compared to the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and G2 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and G2.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.