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Z fc vs PEN
Quick take: The Z fc has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z fc is the most affordable; only the PEN is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z fcNikon · 2021 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849Best | £849Best |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 21.0MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled (uncropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with eye/face detection | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI Type-D, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z fc
PEN
Portrait
6.5/10
7.0/10
Street
6.6/10
7.8/10
Travel
6.0/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
5.2/10
Documentary
4.9/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
7.7/10
Landscape
4.8/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.6/10
6.3/10
Food
6.1/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.8/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.3/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
4.6/10
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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