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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 8 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II matches up against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ200

 Z6 II FZ200 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2012More recent by 101 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FZ200 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ200

 Z6 II FZ200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the FZ200.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and FZ200.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (410 per charge)
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
low battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery power (410 shots)
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 410 photos 540 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,997 $499