Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FP5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 9 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II versus the FP5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FP5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FP5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.