Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
- New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was introduced 4 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS60
Z6 II | ZS60 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | January 2016 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZS60 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS60
Z6 II | ZS60 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the ZS60.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and ZS60 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and ZS60.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 320 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,997 | $248 |