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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 11 years after the GH1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z6 II grades vs the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GH1

 Z6 II GH1 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2009More modern by 138 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 GH1 Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH1

 Z6 II GH1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has external 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 GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the GH1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and GH1 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and GH1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (410 CIPA)
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
low battery power (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery power (410 shots)
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
72
selfie friendly screen
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 1.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,997 $949