Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II matches up versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FH2 is 61 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FH2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.