Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZR1
Z6 II | ZR1 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | July 2009 | More modern by 137 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZR1 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZR1
Z6 II | ZR1 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |