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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was launched 9 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z30 scores versus the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G6

 Z30 G6 
AnnouncedJune 2022April 2013Fresher by 112 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z30

 G6 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G6

 Z30 G6 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z30 against the G6.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and G6 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and G6.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z30 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405g)
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
76
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
56
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (405g)
72
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-06-29 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, 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, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 330 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $650 $750