Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5S

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.