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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FZ150, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was introduced 8 years after the FZ150 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z7 II grades versus the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ150

 Z7 II FZ150 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2012More modern by 104 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ150 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ150

 Z7 II FZ150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the FZ150.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FZ150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail using its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 420 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $2,997 $499