Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L1

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic L1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and L1 (7MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was introduced 13 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera 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 L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II grades vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II and the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and L1 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and L1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have an edge in sensor technology.