Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 8 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II and the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FZ60 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FZ60.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.