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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was announced 2 years after the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 II scores against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS80

 Z7 II ZS80 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2018More modern by 33 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS80 Z7 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS80

 Z7 II ZS80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the ZS80.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZS80.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
great resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great resolution (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (with 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 327 gr (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $2,997 $448