Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Z fc (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was released at a similar time to the GH5 II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z fc scores vs the GH5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc provides external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z fc compared to the GH5 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and GH5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.