Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2020
- Older Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was revealed 3 years later than the ZS70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS70
Z6 II | ZS70 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | April 2017 | More recent by 43 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZS70 | Z6 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS70
Z6 II | ZS70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 II vs the ZS70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and ZS70.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 322 grams (0.71 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,997 | $450 |