Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GM1

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GM1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was released 6 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z6 II grades vs the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the GM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GM1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and GM1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.