Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FS42

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic FS42, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FS42 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 11 years after the FS42 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up against the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the FS42.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and FS42 is 61 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and FS42.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.