Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FH8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 8 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II grades versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider 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") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FH8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FH8 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.