Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FH2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FH2 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FH2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will result in greater detail using its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.