Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS45

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 5 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II against the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and ZS45 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZS45.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.