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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS100
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 2 years after the ZS200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 II scores against the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS200

 Z7 II ZS200 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2018More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1240kClearer screen (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS200 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS200

 Z7 II ZS200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the ZS200.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and ZS200 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZS200.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
76
better than average battery (370 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS200
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,997 $800