Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was revealed 14 years after the G1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z8 scores against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z8 against the G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and G1 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and G1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z8 will produce extra detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.