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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was introduced 6 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 II grades against the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GM1

 Z7 II GM1 
LaunchedOctober 2020December 2013Fresher by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kClearer display (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GM1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GM1

 Z7 II GM1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II vs the GM1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and GM1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and GM1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (204g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography factors
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography info
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
35
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2013-12-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/50 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 420 shots 230 shots
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 feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $2,997 $750