Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FP5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 9 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features physical dimensions 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 FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the FP5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FP5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FP5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.