Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FX78

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 9 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II grades vs the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FX78 is 61 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FX78.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.