Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH6

The following is a complete review of the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years before the GH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 matches up vs the GH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 versus the GH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and GH6 is 62 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and GH6.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.