Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D7500

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Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D7500

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Nikon D7500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$498 vs $1197
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Lighter weight
542g vs 1197g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D7500 advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
20.9 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
47 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Panasonic G7

Nikon D7200

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$947
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1097
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G5

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$550
4/3

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G5

Nikon D7500

Panasonic G5

$947
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$550
4/3

Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Nikon D7500

Panasonic G6

$947
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$998
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Nikon D7500

Panasonic GH4

$947
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$998
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Canon 80D

Panasonic G7

Canon 80D

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$935
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$947
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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