Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX700

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FX700, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FX700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was announced 10 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FX700 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FX700.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.