Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LX10 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 4 years later than the LX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z6 II scores vs the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II against the LX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and LX10 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and LX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.