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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years after the GF2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GF2

 Z7 II GF2 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2011More modern by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GF2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF2

 Z7 II GF2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II compared to the GF2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and GF2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and GF2.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
amazing MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic GF2 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 506
Other
Battery life 420 images 300 images
Battery style 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
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,997 $330