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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was introduced 6 years after the LX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as 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 LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II matches up vs the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic LX100

 Z7 II LX100 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2014Newer by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z7 II

 LX100 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic LX100

 Z7 II LX100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II versus the LX100.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and LX100 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and LX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
66
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high MP (46MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
75
has focus via touch
good resolution (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic LX100
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
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 w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 393 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $2,997 $800