Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2
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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 G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- Refreshed by Panasonic G3
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The Z6 II was introduced 10 years after the G2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 II scores against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G2
Z6 II | G2 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 125 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z6 II
G2 | Z6 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G2
Z6 II | G2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G2 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)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the G2.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and G2 is 61 and 72 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and G2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-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 G2 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $1,000 |