Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic 3D1

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was released 9 years after the 3D1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II matches up vs the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II and the 3D1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and 3D1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and 3D1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.