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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 5 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 II scores against the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GF7

 Z7 II GF7 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2015Fresher by 70 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GF7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF7

 Z7 II GF7 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II against the GF7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GF7 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and GF7.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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 w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $2,997 $308