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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was introduced 5 years later than the SZ10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic SZ10

 Z7 II SZ10 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2015More recent by 71 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 SZ10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic SZ10

 Z7 II SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outer 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the SZ10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and SZ10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash settings 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, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,997 $200