Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH7

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 9 years after the FH7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 II matches up vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II versus the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FH7 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FH7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.