Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ47, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was revealed 9 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera 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 FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II vs the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and FZ47.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will result in more detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.