Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR1

Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was announced 11 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 II scores versus the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and ZR1 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.