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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 5 years later than the G6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 scores vs the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G6

 Z7 G6 
ReleasedAugust 2018April 2013More recent by 65 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kSharper screen (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z7

 G6 Z7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G6

 Z7 G6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the G6.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and G6 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and G6.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Panasonic G6 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (330 shots)
56
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent MP (46MP)
low battery power (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (330 shots)
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 61
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 11.5
DXO Low light score 2668 639
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 340 photographs
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
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,797 $750