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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 10 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II matches up against the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ35

 Z7 II FZ35 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2010More recent by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ35 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ35

 Z7 II FZ35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FZ35.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FZ35.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
41
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
26
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,997 $999