Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Announced January 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic G2

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

The Z6 was revealed 9 years after the G1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 scores vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G1
Z6 | G1 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 117 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z6
G1 | Z6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G1
Z6 | G1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 and the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and G1 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and G1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 will render greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 360 gr (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $0 |