Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ150
Z7 II | FZ150 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | April 2012 | More modern by 104 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Sharper display (+1640k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon Z7 II
FZ150 | Z7 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ150
Z7 II | FZ150 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |