Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic LX100
Z7 II | LX100 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z7 II
LX100 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic LX100
Z7 II | LX100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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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 |