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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH1

 Z6 II FH1 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FH1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH1

 Z6 II FH1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (410 shots)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
great MP (25MP)
low battery (410 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,997 $150