Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was brought out 7 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z fc matches up vs the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z fc and the GH4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and GH4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will give more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Z fc will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.