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Lumix S5II
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It strongly depends on your autofocus needs. Since you didn't mention stuff like wildlife, sports, racing or other fast paced situations, the Z7II will probably be better due to the higher MP count. If you think about starting some wildlife or sports, get the Z5II. It has the newer processor, so the
...Ainz-_-sama in r/Nikon
April 10, 2026 1:47 PM
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Couldnt agree more, when I went from a 24mp to the Z7ii. you can crop to oblivion with the right glass. What lens did you use on this photo?
Full-Distribution-TP in r/Nikon
August 27, 2025 2:25 PM
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I went from my D750 to a z7ii because I wanted the extra megapixels. I don't regret it. What surprised me was how much I love walking around with the 35mm or the 50mm 1.8 S prime. The difference in weight from walking around with the D750 with battery grip and 24-70mm F2.8 is game changing. Only dow
...According-Smoke5659 in r/Nikon
March 20, 2026 9:20 AM
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I’m going to be brutally honest here. Get the Z5II kit and quit thinking that more megapixels is better. Non-photographers want to see the whole photo. On-screen or on the wall, they are going to view the whole thing. The 300 ppi rule is for viewing at 12 inches. What is the biggest image you can se
...L1terallyUrDad in r/Nikon
April 10, 2026 2:45 PM
5
The Z7II only has extended dynamic range versus the Z5II below ISO100- will that really be all that useful? Landscapes and outdoor portraits maybe Astro or macro probably not as much. But more pixels can always be a blessing for these types of work- assuming you’ll actually use it for print sizes th
...Glowurm1942 in r/Nikon
April 10, 2026 2:14 PM
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Look at the nikon z7ii for budget high mp bodies with excellent native glass.
Jankenbrau in r/FujiGFX
March 31, 2026 3:51 AM
2
The Z7 is older than the Z6ii. It's a downgrade, not an upgrade. OP asked for an upgrade. Even if the Z7 was a viable contender, it would be the Z7ii, which would be a lateral move in all features except for megapixels, which if that's the driving factor, then maybe the Z7ii is worth considering. If
...analogue_flower in r/Nikon
March 22, 2026 12:42 PM
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Z6III is a more modern and more capable camera for basically the same cost. Make sure you are not buying something that doesn't match your use case. The only edge Z7II has is more resolution, but it falls short everywhere else. 24 MP is more than enough for the use cases you list and the other featu
...Dragoniel in r/AskPhotography
March 24, 2026 3:24 PM
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I went down this path about 10 years ago. I had the same issue with the regular production shots and decided to make my own. I went down the nikon path and I'm currently on a Z7ii. Most of the wide shots are made with a 50mm or 85mm depending on the venue size. I am always shooting in severe lowligh
...mot_bag in r/lightingdesign
March 29, 2026 8:19 AM
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Im no expert obviously, but I got flashed with the Z7II because of megapixels and a bit of a good deal opportunity, but after I did my purchase then I learned about the setup of this specific camera, which would not be good for action pics. I like taking pictures in general but mostly do landscape,
...Good_Argument_6738 in r/Nikon
March 30, 2026 8:32 PM
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