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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was released 11 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FS7

 Z7 II FS7 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FS7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FS7

 Z7 II FS7 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has physical dimensions 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 FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FS7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FS7 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FS7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
88
manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
high megapixels (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-01-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 6.3
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 139g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,997 $160