Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
- Launched October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z7 II was launched 3 years after the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 II scores against the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ80
Z7 II | FZ80 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | January 2017 | More modern by 46 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon Z7 II
FZ80 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ80
Z7 II | FZ80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features external 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FZ80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and FZ80.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 pounds) | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $2,997 | $399 |