Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D5600

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Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D5600

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Nikon D5600

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$498 vs $897
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.55x
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
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 8 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D5600 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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

970 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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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Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

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 D5600

Panasonic G6

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Nikon D5600

Panasonic GH4

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Nikon D5500

Panasonic G7

Nikon D5500

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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Nikon D5600

Nikon D5500

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Nikon D5600

Olympus E-M1 II

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax KP

Panasonic G7

Pentax KP

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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