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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years after the FH2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 Z5 FH2 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2011Newer by 117 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 FH2 Z5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 Z5 FH2 
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the FH2.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FH2 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and FH2.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
74
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competition (675 grams)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
 max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (270 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 heavier than competition (675g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
 good battery (270 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 has touch to focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery (470 shots)
 2 card slots
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 good battery (270 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
34
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (675 grams)
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-07-20 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $1,399 $149