Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1
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![Nikon Z6 Mark II front Nikon Z6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II/Nikon-Z6-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic G1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.
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The Z6 II was launched 11 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G1
Z6 II | G1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 143 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z6 II
G1 | 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 G1
Z6 II | G1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features external dimensions 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 G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II against the G1.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and G1 is 61 and 82 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and G1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,997 | $0 |