Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G2
Z fc | G2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 134 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z fc
G2 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G2
Z fc | G2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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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 |