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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FH6

 Z6 II FH6 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2012More recent by 107 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FH6 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH6

 Z6 II FH6 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
86
manual focus
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (410 per charge)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high sensor resolution (25MP)
low battery pack (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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