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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FH5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years after the FH5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH5

 Z6 II FH5 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2011More modern by 119 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FH5 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH5

 Z6 II FH5 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II against the FH5.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FH5 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and FH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (410 shots)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (25MP)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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 Two One
Cost at launch $1,997 $169