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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FX48 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 11 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z6 II matches up against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FX48

 Z6 II FX48 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2009Newer by 143 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FX48 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FX48

 Z6 II FX48 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides 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) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the FX48.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FX48 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and FX48.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-01-27
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 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Style of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,997 $325