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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 10 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II grades vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ40

 Z6 II FZ40 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2010Newer by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Nikon Z6 II

 FZ40 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ40

 Z6 II FZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II and the FZ40.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and FZ40 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (494g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ40
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $1,997 $420