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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH27, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH27 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was brought out 9 years after the FH27 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH27

 Z6 II FH27 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2011Newer by 119 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FH27 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH27

 Z6 II FH27 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II and the FH27.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FH27 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FH27.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (410 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 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 reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (24 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,997 $229