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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 8 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology 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 GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 II matches up vs the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GX1

 Z6 II GX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2012Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 GX1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX1

 Z6 II GX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II against the GX1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and GX1 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and GX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (410 per charge)
47
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count great (25MP)
low battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (410 per charge)
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 25MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 318 grams (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
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