Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS20
Z7 II | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | April 2012 | More recent by 104 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper display (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon Z7 II
ZS20 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS20
Z7 II | ZS20 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |