Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 II

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GH5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

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.