Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 25.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8.300000190734863 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 380 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 95 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.