Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outside measurements 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 ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II and the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and ZS8 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and ZS8.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.