Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ80

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.

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.

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.

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.