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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ80

 Z7 II FZ80 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2017More modern by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ80 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ80

 Z7 II FZ80 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
88
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
58
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
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