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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 7 years later than the FZ70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ70

 Z7 II FZ70 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2013More recent by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ70 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ70

 Z7 II FZ70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got exterior dimensions 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 FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II against the FZ70.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FZ70.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
55
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
26
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ70
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $2,997 $300