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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon Z6 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was announced 9 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 grades vs the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic GH1

 Z6 GH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2018July 2009Fresher by 112 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Nikon Z6

 GH1 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic GH1

 Z6 GH1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 features 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 GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 versus Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 vs the GH1.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and GH1 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and GH1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 will give you greater detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (330 shots)
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25MP)
low battery (330 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (330 shots)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
72
selfie friendly display
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic GH1
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 64
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 3299 772
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,997 $949