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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 8 years after the LX7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic LX7

 Z7 II LX7 
AnnouncedOctober 2020October 2012Newer by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 LX7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic LX7

 Z7 II LX7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II vs the LX7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and LX7 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and LX7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography highlights
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (330 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
good battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
33
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 420 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $2,997 $400