Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was launched 4 years later than the G85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II compared to the G85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and G85 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and G85.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.