Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS12

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FS12, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 11 years after the FS12 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the FS12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FS12 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and FS12.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.