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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled 9 years after the G1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 scores against the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G1

 Z7 G1 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2009More modern by 117 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z7

 G1 Z7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G1

 Z7 G1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 compared to the G1.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and G1 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and G1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
87
manual focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (330 per charge)
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
low battery life (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (330 CIPA)
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G1
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 53
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 10.3
DXO Low light score 2668 463
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,797 $0