Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G100

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G100 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 was brought out 22 months earlier than the G100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z6 matches up against the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 compared to the G100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and G100 is 62 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and G100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will offer extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.