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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was announced 7 years after the G6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 II scores vs the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G6

 Z6 II G6 
LaunchedOctober 2020April 2013More modern by 91 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kSharper display (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z6 II

 G6 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G6

 Z6 II G6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements 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 G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the G6.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and G6 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and G6.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
high MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic G6 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
56
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
high MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
72
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-04-24
Body design 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 area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 410 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $1,997 $750