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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 11 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II matches up versus the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FS12

 Z7 II FS12 
AnnouncedOctober 2020April 2009Fresher by 140 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FS12 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FS12

 Z7 II FS12 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has 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 FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the FS12.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and FS12 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and FS12.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FS12
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
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