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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic TZ100

The Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 (labelled Panasonic ZS100 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2018 and January 2016. The Z7 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the TZ100 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (Z7) and an one-inch (TZ100) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 45.4 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon Z7
versus
Panasonic TZ100
Nikon Z7   Panasonic TZ100
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon Z mount lenses 25-250mm f/2.8-5.9
45.4 MP – Full Frame sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 64-25,600 (32 - 102,400) ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots) Electronic viewfinder (1166k dots)
3.2" LCD – 2100k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Tilting touchscreen Fixed touchscreen
9 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
330 shots per battery charge300 shots per battery charge
134 x 101 x 67 mm, 675 g 111 x 65 x 44 mm, 312 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic TZ100 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The TZ100 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the Z7 is only available in black.

Size Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic TZ100
Compare Z7 versus TZ100 top
Comparison Z7 or TZ100 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic TZ100 is considerably smaller (47 percent) than the Nikon Z7. It is worth mentioning in this context that the Z7 is splash and dust resistant, while the TZ100 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the TZ100 has a lens built in, whereas the Z7 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the Z7 gets 330 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL15b battery, while the TZ100 can take 300 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLG10 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon Z7 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 330 i Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ100 111 mm 65 mm 44 mm 312 g 300 i Jan 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon M3 111 mm 68 mm 44 mm 366 g 250 i Feb 2015 US$ 679ebay.com
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Canon R5 138 mm 98 mm 88 mm 738 g 320 i Jul 2020 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Z6 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 310 i Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II 134 mm 101 mm 70 mm 705 g 420 i Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z8 144 mm 119 mm 83 mm 910 g 340 i May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic LX15 106 mm 60 mm 42 mm 310 g 260 i Sep 2016 US$ 699 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R 149 mm 110 mm 97 mm 1016 g 380 i Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ200 111 mm 65 mm 45 mm 340 g 370 i Feb 2018 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Sony A7R II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 625 g 290 i Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
14.
 
Sony A7R III 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
15.
 
Sony A7R IIIA 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7R IV 129 mm 96 mm 78 mm 665 g 670 i Jul 2019 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The TZ100 was launched at a lower price than the Z7, despite having a lens built in. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon Z7 features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic TZ100 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the TZ100 is 86 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon Z7 and Panasonic TZ100 sensor measures

With 45.4MP, the Z7 offers a higher resolution than the TZ100 (20MP), but the Z7 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.35μm versus 2.41μm for the TZ100) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the Z7 is a much more recent model (by 2 years and 7 months) than the TZ100, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the Z7 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon Z7 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Z7 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.3 x 27.5 inches or 104.9 x 69.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33 x 22 inches or 83.9 x 55.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.5 x 18.3 inches or 69.9 x 46.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic TZ100 are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Z7 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Nikon Z7 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 64 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 32-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the Z7 is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the TZ100 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Z7 versus TZ100 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under review, the Z7 provides substantially higher image quality than the TZ100, with an overall score that is 29 points higher. This advantage is based on 3.5 bits higher color depth, 2.1 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.3 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.314.6266899
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Panasonic TZ100 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.555970
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Canon M3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.811.8116972
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Canon R5 Full Frame 44.8 8192 54648K/30p25.314.6304295
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Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
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Nikon Z6 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3329995
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Nikon Z7 II Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/60p26.314.72841100
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Nikon Z8 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55048K/30p26.314.2254898
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Panasonic LX15 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p21.912.031562
11.
 
Panasonic S1R Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p26.414.13525100
12.
 
Panasonic TZ200 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.012.244964
13.
 
Sony A7R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.013.9343498
14.
 
Sony A7R III Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
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Sony A7R IIIA Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
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Sony A7R IV Full Frame 60.2 9504 63364K/30p26.014.8334499
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the Z7 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the TZ100 (3690k vs 1166k dots). The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon Z7, the Panasonic TZ100, and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
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Speed *
Max
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Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
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Nikon Z73690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ1001166 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
3.
 
Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Canon M3optional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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Canon R55760 i3.2 / 2100 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
6.
 
Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon Z63690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
8.
 
Nikon Z7 II3690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
9.
 
Nikon Z83690 i3.2 / 2089 full-flex i 1/32000s 30.0/s i i
10.
 
Panasonic LX15i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
11.
 
Panasonic S1R5760 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ2002330 i3.0 / 1240 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
13.
 
Sony A7R II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
14.
 
Sony A7R III3686 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
15.
 
Sony A7R IIIA3686 i3.0 / 2340 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
16.
 
Sony A7R IV5760 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
17.
 
Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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One feature that is present on the Z7, but is missing on the TZ100 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic TZ100 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The Z7 writes its imaging data to XQD cards, while the TZ100 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon Z7istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Panasonic TZ100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon M3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon R5imono / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
7.
 
Nikon Z6istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
8.
 
Nikon Z7 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
9.
 
Nikon Z8istereo / monoiifull3.2iii
10.
 
Panasonic LX15istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
11.
 
Panasonic S1Ristereo / monoiifull3.1iii
12.
 
Panasonic TZ200istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Sony A7R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
14.
 
Sony A7R IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
15.
 
Sony A7R IIIAistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
16.
 
Sony A7R IVistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
17.
 
Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the Z7 has a hotshoe, while the TZ100 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the Z7 and the TZ100 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The TZ100 was replaced by the Panasonic TZ200, while the Z7 was followed by the Nikon Z7 II. Further information on the features and operation of the Z7 and TZ100 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon Z7 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic TZ100 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic TZ100? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon Z7:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (45.4 vs 20MP) with a 51% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (29 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (3.5 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (2.1 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.3 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (3690k vs 1166k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.80x vs 0.46x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 1040k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 7 months of technical progress since the TZ100 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the Z7 necessitates an extra lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (111x65mm vs 134x101mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the Z7).
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in January 2016).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the Z7 is the clear winner of the match-up (22 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

Z7 22:07 TZ100

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon Z7 and the Panasonic TZ100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the Z7 and the TZ100 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon Z75/5+4.8/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ1004.5/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon M34/5o..75/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2015 US$ 679ebay.com
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Canon R54.5/5+4/591/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2020 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Nikon Z65/5..5/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 II4.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2020 US$ 2 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z85/5..5/594/1005/54.5/5 May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic LX15..+ +4/581/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 699 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R4.5/5..4.6/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ200..+ +4.5/581/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2018 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Sony A7R II5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R III..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R IIIA..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7R IV5/5+4.5/591/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2019 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic TZ100

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon Z mount lenses 25-250mm f/2.8-5.9
Launch Date August 2018 January 2016
Launch Price USD 3,399 USD 699
Sensor Specs Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 23.9 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 858.01 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.1 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 45.4 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 8256 x 5504 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.35 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 5.30 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 64 - 25,600 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 32 - 102,400 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 6 Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 99 70
DXO Color Depth (bits) 26.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.6 12.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2668 559
Screen Specs Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.80x 0.46x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dots 1166k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 2100k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 9 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/8000sup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium XQD cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 3.1 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Nikon Z7 Panasonic TZ100
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15b Panasonic DMW-BLG10
Battery Life (CIPA)330 shots per charge300 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 134 x 101 x 67 mm
(5.3 x 4.0 x 2.6 in)
111 x 65 x 44 mm
(4.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in)
Camera Weight 675 g (23.8 oz) 312 g (11.0 oz)
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