Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Released February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ1000 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z6 II was revealed 21 months later than the FZ1000 II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z6 II scores vs the FZ1000 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
Z6 II | FZ1000 II | |||
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Released | October 2020 | February 2019 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1240k | Sharper display (+860k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Nikon Z6 II
FZ1000 II | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II
Z6 II | FZ1000 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II vs the FZ1000 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FZ1000 II is 61 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FZ1000 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 808 gr (1.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
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 | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $1,997 | $898 |