Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II
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![Nikon Z6 Mark II front Nikon Z6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II/Nikon-Z6-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced July 2021
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5
- Replacement is Panasonic GH6
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.
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The Z6 II was unveiled 9 months prior to the GH5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the GH5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GH5 II
Z6 II | GH5 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1840k | Crisper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Nikon Z6 II
GH5 II | Z6 II | |||
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Announced | July 2021 | ![]() | October 2020 | More modern by 9 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5 II
Z6 II | GH5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the GH5 II.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GH5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and GH5 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z6 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2021-07-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 108 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4992x3744 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 727 grams (1.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1136 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $1,700 |