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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was announced 8 years after the GF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 scores vs the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic GF1

 Z7 GF1 
ReleasedAugust 2018October 2009Newer by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon Z7

 GF1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GF1

 Z7 GF1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 provides exterior 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 GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the GF1.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and GF1 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and GF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
87
has manual focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
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)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent MP (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
good battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
25
offers face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 54
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 10.3
DXO Low light rating 2668 513
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 380 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 feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,797 $400