Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has outside dimensions 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II against the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and SZ1 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and SZ1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.