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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS40

 Z7 II ZS40 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2014Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS40 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS40

 Z7 II ZS40 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,997 $450