Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.