Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
- Announced October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FP1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z7 II was unveiled 10 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z7 II scores vs the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FP1
Z7 II | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | January 2010 | More recent by 132 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon Z7 II
FP1 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP1
Z7 II | FP1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II and the FP1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FP1 is 61 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and FP1.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will result in more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
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, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $2,997 | $153 |