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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
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Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZR3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the ZR3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z7 II matches up vs the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZR3

 Z7 II ZR3 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 131 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZR3 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZR3

 Z7 II ZR3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside measurements 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 ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the ZR3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZR3 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 705g (1.55 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery 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 One
Cost at release $2,997 $280