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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was released 7 years later than the GX7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GX7

 Z7 II GX7 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2013More recent by 85 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GX7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX7

 Z7 II GX7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II against the GX7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GX7 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and GX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
88
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2013-11-07
Physical type 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 surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 420 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,997 $1,000