Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.