Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G6
Z7 | G6 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 65 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z7
G6 | Z7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G6
Z7 | G6 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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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 |