Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z7 II matches up against the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside dimensions 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 GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II against the GH4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and GH4 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and GH4.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.