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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was brought out 8 years after the G6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z fc scores vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G6

 Z fc G6 
IntroducedJune 2021April 2013Newer by 100 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z fc

 G6 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G6

 Z fc G6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc features outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z fc vs the G6.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G6 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and G6.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z fc will produce greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
67
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
72
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (300 shots)
more heavy than average (445g)
72
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2013-04-24
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $949 $750