Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LX3

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was introduced 12 years after the LX3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 II scores against the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and LX3 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and LX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.