Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z6 II was introduced 7 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II matches up against the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS30
Z6 II | ZS30 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | January 2013 | Newer by 95 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Clearer display (+1180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZS30 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS30
Z6 II | ZS30 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II vs the ZS30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail price | $1,997 | $250 |