Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II grades vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and ZS7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.