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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 5 years after the SZ10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II matches up vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic SZ10

 Z6 II SZ10 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2015Newer by 71 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SZ10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic SZ10

 Z6 II SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the SZ10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (410 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (177 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (410 shots)
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery 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 Dual Single
Retail cost $1,997 $200