Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic FX90

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic FX90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and FX90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 was revealed 7 years after the FX90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 matches up vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 vs the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and FX90 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and FX90.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 will offer you more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.