Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z7 was revealed 6 years after the G5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z7 scores vs the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G5
Z7 | G5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 75 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z7
G5 | Z7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G5
Z7 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z7 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and G5 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and G5.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 396g (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 99 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 320 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,797 | $699 |