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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Panasonic G1
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G1

 Z6 II G1 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2009More recent by 143 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 G1 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G1

 Z6 II G1 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
great resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
18
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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