Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z6 II was revealed 6 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GH4
Z6 II | GH4 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 82 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1036k | Clearer display (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Nikon Z6 II
GH4 | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH4
Z6 II | GH4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features external measurements 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 GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the GH4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and GH4 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and GH4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file 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 gr (1.55 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,997 | $1,500 |