Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Old Model is Nikon Z7
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 II was manufactured 9 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS10
Z7 II | ZS10 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | January 2011 | More recent by 119 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon Z7 II
ZS10 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS10
Z7 II | ZS10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the ZS10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZS10 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZS10.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $2,997 | $350 |