Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 4 years after the GX85 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 II scores against the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has outer dimensions 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 GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the GX85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and GX85 is 61 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and GX85.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.