Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7
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![Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z8/Nikon-Z8-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Launched May 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Z8 was announced 8 years after the G7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z8 matches up vs the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G7
Z8 | G7 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | May 2015 | More modern by 98 months |
Display dimension | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1049k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z8
G7 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G7
Z8 | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 has outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z8 and the G7.
![Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and G7 is 55 and 71 respectively.
![Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and G7.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z8 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will produce greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Z8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-05-10 | 2015-05-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | Stacked 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 46 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.20" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,089 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.30 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 lb) | 410g (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 98 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 350 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $3,999 | $800 |