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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 11 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant 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 ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZR1

 Z6 II ZR1 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2009More modern by 137 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZR1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZR1

 Z6 II ZR1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II versus the ZR1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and ZR1 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and ZR1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
86
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (410 per charge)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
low battery pack (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (410 per charge)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash options 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Price at release $1,997 $280