Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GF6

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GF6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was launched 7 years after the GF6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z6 II scores against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides 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) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II versus the GF6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GF6 is 61 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and GF6.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.