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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX850, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was announced 3 years later than the GX850 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II scores against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GX850

 Z6 II GX850 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2017More recent by 46 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Nikon Z6 II

 GX850 Z6 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX850

 Z6 II GX850 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II against the GX850.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and GX850 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count amazing (25MP)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
79
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GX850
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 410 images 210 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,997 $548