Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95
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88 Overall
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
- Launched April 2019
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
- Old Model is Panasonic G85

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z7 versus Panasonic G95, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z7 was unveiled 7 months prior to the G95 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 matches up versus the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic G95
Z7 | G95 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1240k | Crisper screen (+860k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z7
G95 | Z7 | |||
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Launched | April 2019 | ![]() | August 2018 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic G95
Z7 | G95 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 versus Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 compared to the G95.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and G95 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and G95.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer you extra detail having an extra 25.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2019-04-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
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 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 536 gr (1.18 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 290 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $2,797 | $998 |