Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FH6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z6 II was launched 8 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II grades versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH6
Z6 II | FH6 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | January 2012 | More recent by 107 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon Z6 II
FH6 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH6
Z6 II | FH6 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the FH6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FH6 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FH6.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 280 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $1,997 | $129 |