Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was announced 5 years later than the FZ300 and that is quite a sizable 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 FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FZ300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.