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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 8 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology 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 ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 II scores against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS20

 Z7 II ZS20 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2012More recent by 104 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS20 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS20

 Z7 II ZS20 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior measurements 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the ZS20.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and ZS20.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (206g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
34
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $349