Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and LX10 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 4 years after the LX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 II matches up vs the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outer 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) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II versus the LX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and LX10 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and LX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.