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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was revealed 3 years after the ZS70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic ZS70

 Z7 II ZS70 
LaunchedOctober 2020April 2017Newer by 43 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ZS70 Z7 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS70

 Z7 II ZS70 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements 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 ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II against the ZS70.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ZS70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 380 shots
Style 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 feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $2,997 $450