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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was launched 11 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GF1

 Z7 II GF1 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2009More recent by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GF1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF1

 Z7 II GF1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the GF1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GF1 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and GF1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Panasonic GF1 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
25
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 420 images 380 images
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 shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,997 $400