Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Announced October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2016
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Z7 II was revealed 4 years after the GF8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 II scores vs the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GF8
Z7 II | GF8 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | February 2016 | Newer by 57 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Nikon Z7 II
GF8 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GF8
Z7 II | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside measurements 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 GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II against the GF8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and GF8 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and GF8.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 266 grams (0.59 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery format | 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 |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $2,997 | $549 |