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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FZ47, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was revealed 9 years after the FZ47 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z7 II grades against the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ47

 Z7 II FZ47 
IntroducedOctober 2020July 2011More modern by 113 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ47 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ47

 Z7 II FZ47 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the FZ47.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FZ47.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing megapixels (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
good battery pack (400 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/2000 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $2,997 $379