Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20
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![Nikon Z6 Mark II front Nikon Z6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II/Nikon-Z6-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic LZ20
Z6 II | LZ20 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 101 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon Z6 II
LZ20 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic LZ20
Z6 II | LZ20 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |