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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was manufactured 8 months later than the GH5S so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z7 matches up versus the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Z7 GH5S 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2018More recent by 8 months
Display resolution2100k1620kSharper display (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Nikon Z7

 GH5S Z7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH5S

 Z7 GH5S 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has got external dimensions 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 GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 compared to the GH5S.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail due to its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
87
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH5S
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine 10
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 46MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $2,797 $2,498