Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and LZ40 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 6 years after the LZ40 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II against the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and LZ40 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.