Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released April 2012
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z6 II was revealed 8 years after the FZ150 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z6 II matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ150
Z6 II | FZ150 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | April 2012 | Newer by 104 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon Z6 II
FZ150 | Z6 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ150
Z6 II | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II against the FZ150.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FZ150.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.50 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 528 gr (1.16 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,997 | $499 |