Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 was introduced 9 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z6 scores against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 versus the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and ZR1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and ZR1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 will provide greater detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.