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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 9 years later than the FX90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II matches up versus the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FX90

 Z6 II FX90 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2011Fresher by 112 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FX90 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FX90

 Z6 II FX90 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior 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 FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II and the FX90.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FX90 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FX90.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (410 shots)
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (410 shots)
36
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-08-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $227