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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(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
Panasonic G7
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G7

          

          

            
 Z8 G7 
LaunchedMay 2023May 2015More modern by 98 months
Display dimension3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 G7 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G7

          

          

            
 Z8 G7 
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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
89
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Panasonic G7
72
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
71
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
81
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low max shutter speed (1/s)
 low battery life (330 shots)
55
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (350 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
61
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 MP count excellent (46MP)
 low battery life (330 shots)
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
83
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery life (330 per charge)
67
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G7 Vlogging factors
33
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 no image stabilization
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G7
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
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