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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S2 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and S2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 8 years after the S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S2

 Z7 II S2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 107 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S2

 Z7 II S2 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the S2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and S2 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
88
you can focus manually
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic S2
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 705 grams (1.55 lb) 112 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 280 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $2,997 $109