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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH22 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was announced 10 years after the FH22 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FH22

 Z7 II FH22 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 132 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FH22 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH22

 Z7 II FH22 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II versus the FH22.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FH22 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FH22.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
provides focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,997 $200