Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Released May 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic G6
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z7 was introduced 3 years after the G7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 scores versus the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G7
Z7 | G7 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | May 2015 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z7
G7 | 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 G7
Z7 | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with physical 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 G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 compared to the G7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and G7 is 62 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and G7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2015-05-19 |
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 dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 9.30 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 sync | 1/200 secs | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,797 | $800 |