Nikon Z7 vs Pentax XG-1

Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 versus Pentax XG-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and XG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled 4 years later than the XG-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z7 grades vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 against the XG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and XG-1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and XG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.