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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was brought out 11 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z6 II grades against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS1

 Z6 II ZS1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020May 2009More modern by 140 months
Manual focus Dial accurate 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 ZS1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZS1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS1

 Z6 II ZS1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the ZS1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and ZS1.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (410 shots)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
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 reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,997 $0