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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic G85
(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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 Z6 II G85 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2016Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 G85 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 Z6 II G85 
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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
72
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic G85
78
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
77
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
64
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
66
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
 not so great battery pack (410 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
71
 weather sealing
 includes touch focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
82
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
73
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
36
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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