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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 8 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II grades versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ200

 Z7 II FZ200 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2012Fresher by 101 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ200 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ200

 Z7 II FZ200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the FZ200.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FZ200.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
fantastic MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic MP (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
great battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 540 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,997 $499