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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GH6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is fairly similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z fc was brought out 7 months earlier than the GH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z fc grades vs the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GH6

 Z fc GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Nikon Z fc

 GH6 Z fc 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022June 2021More recent by 7 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH6

 Z fc GH6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc against the GH6.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and GH6 is 79 and 56 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and GH6.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z fc is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography info
Panasonic GH6 Street photography info
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography highlights
68
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery (360 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
72
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445g)
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (360 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH6
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5776 x 4336
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 118
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 823g (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Single Dual
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