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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z fc was manufactured 11 years after the G2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z fc grades vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G2

 Z fc G2 
RevealedJune 2021July 2010Newer by 134 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z fc

 G2 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G2

 Z fc G2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z fc compared to the G2.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G2 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and G2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will provide extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z fc will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
68
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
72
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (300 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
58
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (428g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G2
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $949 $1,000