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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic G7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was launched 5 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II scores against the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic G7

 Z7 II G7 
IntroducedOctober 2020May 2015Fresher by 66 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 G7 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G7

 Z7 II G7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has outside 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 G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II against the G7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and G7 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and G7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Panasonic G7 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $2,997 $800