Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic XS1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.