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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 Z6 II ZS7 
IntroducedOctober 2020July 2011Newer by 113 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 Z6 II ZS7 
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
21
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (218g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
66
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
63
 lighter than others (218 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
36
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (218 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
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 5.30 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery form 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 Two One
Cost at launch $1,997 $350