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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ60

 Z7 II FZ60 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2012More recent by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ60 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ60

 Z7 II FZ60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
88
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
great battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (493g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 450 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,997 $350