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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was launched 8 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II scores versus the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic SZ7

 Z6 II SZ7 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2012Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SZ7 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic SZ7

 Z6 II SZ7 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the SZ7.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and SZ7 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and SZ7.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery (410 CIPA)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
low battery (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 per charge)
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,997 $199