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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS60

 Z6 II ZS60 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2016More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZS60 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS60

 Z6 II ZS60 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than average (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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