Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LX7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.