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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Updated by Panasonic GH3
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Z fc was released 10 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z fc scores against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GH2

 Z fc GH2 
LaunchedJune 2021March 2011More recent by 125 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Nikon Z fc

 GH2 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH2

 Z fc GH2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc enjoys exterior measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z fc compared to the GH2.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GH2 is 79 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GH2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z fc provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography info
68
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
72
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (300 shots)
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH2
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-28 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $949 $1,000