Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX85

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 4 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features outer dimensions 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 GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II vs the GX85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GX85 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an edge in sensor technology.