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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was announced 8 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z5 grades vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH7

 Z5 FH7 
AnnouncedJuly 2020September 2011More recent by 108 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon Z5

 FH7 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH7

 Z5 FH7 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the FH7.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FH7 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FH7.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (675g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
68
good battery (470 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than others in class (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-20 2011-09-07
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 measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $149