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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 10 years after the FH1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FH1

 Z7 II FH1 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FH1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH1

 Z7 II FH1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has got external 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 FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the FH1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FH1 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total 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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 420 photographs -
Battery type 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 (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,997 $150