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Nikon Z6 III vs Panasonic Lumix GH7

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The Z6 III wins 5 of 8 scored specs (stabilization, max video, battery (cipa)); the GH7 wins 3 (resolution, burst). The GH7 is $199 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, max video, battery (cipa), weight.Nikon's best mid-range body yet. The partially stacked sensor brings Z8-class speed to a mid-range body, and 6K raw video is unmatched at the price.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z6 III138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm · 760 g
  • Panasonic Lumix GH7138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm · 805 g

Where they differ

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Z6 IIIGH7
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,997$1,798BEST
CameraFits score9.3BEST8.3
PHOTO
Resolution24.5 MP25.2 MPBEST
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.Full-frameMicro Four Thirds
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.60 fps75 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stopsBEST7.5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −10 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST5K
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.9.4 ms · 6K full width, CineD13.2 ms · C4K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-LogV-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal N-RAW + ProRes RAWInternal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.390 shotsBEST380 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.760 gBEST805 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.8×3.68M-dot, 0.8×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZMicro Four Thirds
Native lenses50+100+

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