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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 9 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z6 II scores vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS10

 Z6 II ZS10 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2011Newer by 119 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZS10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS10

 Z6 II ZS10 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the ZS10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and ZS10 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and ZS10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
86
has manual focus
great megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (410 shots)
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
great megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (410 shots)
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,997 $350