Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS40 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and ZS40 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and ZS40.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail due to its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.