Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the FH20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z7 II matches up against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FH20
Z7 II | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | January 2010 | More modern by 132 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon Z7 II
FH20 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH20
Z7 II | FH20 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers outside 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 FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the FH20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FH20 is 61 and 93 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FH20.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 46 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | 420 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $2,997 | $179 |