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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was released 8 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic LZ20

 Z6 II LZ20 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2012Fresher by 101 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 LZ20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LZ20

 Z6 II LZ20 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II versus the LZ20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and LZ20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
great sensor resolution (25MP)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
great battery life (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
25
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (499g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (1.55 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,997 $250