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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years after the 3D1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Z6 II scores against the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic 3D1

 Z6 II 3D1 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2011More modern by 109 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 3D1 Z6 II 
Screen dimension3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic 3D1

 Z6 II 3D1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside 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 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II vs the 3D1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and 3D1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and 3D1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (410 CIPA)
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2011-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,997 $670