Panasonic G7 vs Nikon P950

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Panasonic G7 vs Nikon P950

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Nikon P950

Less expensive
$498 vs $797*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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

360 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
77 mm vs 149 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 5 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P950 advantages over Panasonic G7

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Common Weaknesses

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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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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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 P950

Panasonic G6

$797
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P950 vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Nikon P950

Panasonic GH4

$797
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P950 vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Nikon P900

Panasonic G7

Nikon P900

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$697
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P950

Nikon P900

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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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 P950

Olympus E-M1 II

$797
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Nikon P1000

Panasonic G7

Nikon P1000

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$997
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

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