Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black
Panasonic
36 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Venus Engine 9 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 360 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Connection Cable |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong burst (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.071score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black0.049score per dollar
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
