Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH2

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.