Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ300
Z6 II | FZ300 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | July 2015 | More recent by 64 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon Z6 II
FZ300 | Z6 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ300
Z6 II | FZ300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 691g (1.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 380 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $1,997 | $598 |