Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85
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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 G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Announced October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
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The Z6 II was announced 4 years later than the G85 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z6 II grades vs the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G85
Z6 II | G85 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | September 2016 | Fresher by 50 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z6 II
G85 | 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 G85
Z6 II | G85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the G85.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and G85 is 61 and 69 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and G85.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-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 G85 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 705g (1.55 lb) | 505g (1.11 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $900 |