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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LF1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was introduced 6 years after the LF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic LF1

 Z6 II LF1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 LF1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LF1

 Z6 II LF1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the LF1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and LF1 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
86
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (410 per charge)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
bad battery life (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging details
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2013-11-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 410 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,997 $500