Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.