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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 6 years after the FZ1000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Z6 II FZ1000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2014Newer by 78 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FZ1000 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000

 Z6 II FZ1000 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with physical 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 FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the FZ1000.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and FZ1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
67
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography features
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (410 per charge)
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
66
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ1000
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (1.55 lb) 831 grams (1.83 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD -
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $1,997 $800