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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years after the LX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II matches up versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic LX7

 Z6 II LX7 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2012Newer by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon Z6 II

 LX7 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LX7

 Z6 II LX7 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II and the LX7.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and LX7 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and LX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 shots)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
64
great battery power (330 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
33
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (298g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-10-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,997 $400