Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FP8

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.