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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 8 years after the ZS20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS20

 Z6 II ZS20 
AnnouncedOctober 2020April 2012Newer by 104 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZS20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS20

 Z6 II ZS20 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II offers external 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) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II and the ZS20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and ZS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 shots)
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (206g)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
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