Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Revealed June 2020
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G100 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z7 was revealed 22 months before the G100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 scores against the G100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G100
Z7 | G100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z7
G100 | Z7 | |||
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Revealed | June 2020 | August 2018 | More recent by 22 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G100
Z7 | G100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 versus the G100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and G100 is 62 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and G100.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
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 | 46 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 352 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $2,797 | $698 |