Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Released Oct 2020
ZR is 4.9 years newer.
Wins
ZR
Wins
Lumix BGH1
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 14 fps)
- AZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- AZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AZR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
ZR is 13mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Lumix BGH1 but it is also 41mm wider.
ZR is 85 g heavier than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm ZR · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ZR
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Lumix BGH1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
545 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, ZR or Lumix BGH1?
ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the ZR and Lumix BGH1?
ZR is 24.5 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ZR and Lumix BGH1 have in-body image stabilization?
ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ZR or the Lumix BGH1?
ZR reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ZR and Lumix BGH1?
ZR weighs 630 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 85 g lighter.
Do the ZR and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the ZR and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
ZR: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
How much does each cost?
ZR launched at $2,199 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The ZR is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Panasonic press materials.