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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was revealed 7 years after the G6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II scores versus the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic G6

 Z7 II G6 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2013More modern by 91 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kCrisper display (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z7 II

 G6 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G6

 Z7 II G6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the G6.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and G6 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and G6.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic G6
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
56
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options 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
Maximum flash synchronize 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $2,997 $750