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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 was brought out 8 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z6 matches up vs the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G2

 Z6 G2 
AnnouncedAugust 2018July 2010Fresher by 99 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z6

 G2 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G2

 Z6 G2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 compared to the G2.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and G2 is 62 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and G2.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 will render more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G2
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD II
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 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 53
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 10.3
DXO Low light rating 3299 493
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,997 $1,000