Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was launched 2 years later than the LX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z6 II grades against the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the LX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and LX100 II is 61 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and LX100 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.