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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
Panasonic G1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G1

 Z6 G1 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2009Newer by 117 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Nikon Z6

 G1 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
84
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G1 Sports photography factors
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is amazing (25MP)
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G1
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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