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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was introduced 4 years after the ZS60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS60

 Z7 II ZS60 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2016Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS60 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS60

 Z7 II ZS60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II versus the ZS60.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and ZS60 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and ZS60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will render extra detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than average (282g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is excellent (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
59
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-14 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 420 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
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