Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2021
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Updated by Panasonic GF7

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The Z fc was introduced 8 years after the GF6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z fc scores vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GF6
Z fc | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 101 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon Z fc
GF6 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF6
Z fc | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has exterior 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 GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z fc versus the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GF6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z fc with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z fc will offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-06-28 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 21 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $949 | $326 |