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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic G85

 Z7 II G85 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2016Fresher by 50 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z7 II

 G85 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G85

 Z7 II G85 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
64
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2016-09-19
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 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 420 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $2,997 $900