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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was released 11 years after the FP8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FP8

 Z7 II FP8 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2009Newer by 137 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FP8 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP8

 Z7 II FP8 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside 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 FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II against the FP8.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FP8 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FP8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.50 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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), 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $2,997 $300