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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FH8

 Z7 II FH8 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2012Fresher by 107 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FH8 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH8

 Z7 II FH8 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-01-09
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 area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $2,997 $149