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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was released 9 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 grades against the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic GH1

 Z7 GH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2018July 2009Fresher by 112 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z7

 GH1 Z7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH1

 Z7 GH1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has outside dimensions 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 GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the GH1.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and GH1 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and GH1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography factors
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (330 per charge)
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
great megapixels (46MP)
not so great battery (330 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
selfie friendly display
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 273.5mm²
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
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 1.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 64
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 11.6
DXO Low light rating 2668 772
Other
Battery life 330 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,797 $949