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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D5
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon D6 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D6 was manufactured 7 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D6 matches up vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Panasonic ZS25

 D6 ZS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 87 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k460kCrisper display (+1899k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon D6

 ZS25 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Panasonic ZS25

 D6 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 has physical measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D6 versus the ZS25.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and ZS25 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D6 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D6 will render extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern D6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
84
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (3,580 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
68
good battery life (3,580 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (193g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (3,580 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon D6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 102400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 105 23
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash modes Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270g (2.80 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 3580 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $6,496 $300