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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic XS1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 7 years after the XS1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic XS1

 Z6 II XS1 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2013More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 XS1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic XS1

 Z6 II XS1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II versus the XS1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and XS1 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and XS1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
86
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $1,997 $130