Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 9 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech 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 FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FH25 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FH25.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.