Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Old Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Released August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic LX100 II
Z6 II | LX100 II | |||
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Released | October 2020 | August 2018 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1240k | Clearer screen (+860k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Nikon Z6 II
LX100 II | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LX100 II
Z6 II | LX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
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).
See the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 17 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4736 x 3552 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1800 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 392 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $1,997 | $998 |