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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 5 years after the GX8 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up vs the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GX8

 Z7 II GX8 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2015More modern by 64 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GX8 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX8

 Z7 II GX8 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides external 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the GX8.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and GX8 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (330 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
81
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GX8
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (1.55 lb) 487 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $2,997 $898