Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ35

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.