Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was announced 10 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FH1 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.