Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic SZ1
Z6 II | SZ1 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | January 2012 | More recent by 107 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon Z6 II
SZ1 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic SZ1
Z6 II | SZ1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,997 | $179 |