Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP2

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 10 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II matches up against the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior 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 FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the FP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FP2 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FP2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail due to its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.