Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 II was announced 11 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS3
Z7 II | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | May 2009 | Newer by 140 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon Z7 II
ZS3 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS3
Z7 II | ZS3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has outside 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II against the ZS3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZS3 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and ZS3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render extra detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m (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, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,997 | $200 |