Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
- Old Model is Nikon Z7
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Updated by Panasonic ZS200
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z7 II was launched 4 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II matches up vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS100
Z7 II | ZS100 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | January 2016 | More recent by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Nikon Z7 II
ZS100 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS100
Z7 II | ZS100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got exterior 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 ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II and the ZS100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZS100 is 61 and 87 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and ZS100.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 312g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,997 | $700 |