Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LZ20

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was released 8 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z7 II scores vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.