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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was revealed 10 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II grades versus the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FP2

 Z6 II FP2 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FP2 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FP2

 Z6 II FP2 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the FP2.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and FP2 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FP2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (410 per charge)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
low battery power (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery power (410 per charge)
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $1,997 $80