Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was released 7 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z6 II matches up against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II vs the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and SZ3 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and SZ3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.