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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was brought out 8 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GX1

 Z7 II GX1 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2012Fresher by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GX1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX1

 Z7 II GX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the GX1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GX1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and GX1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
88
has manual focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic GX1 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
62
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 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 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $2,997 $228