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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Z6 II FZ1000 II 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2019Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1240kSharper display (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Nikon Z6 II

 FZ1000 II Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Z6 II FZ1000 II 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (410 shots)
70
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
66
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
68
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
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