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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was unveiled 10 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II grades vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH3

 Z6 II FH3 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 132 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FH3 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH3

 Z6 II FH3 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the FH3.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FH3 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FH3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is excellent (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch price $1,997 $160