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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FP3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 10 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 II grades vs the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FP3

 Z7 II FP3 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010Fresher by 132 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FP3 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP3

 Z7 II FP3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II against the FP3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FP3 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FP3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
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