Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z8 was manufactured 15 months after the GH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z8 matches up vs the GH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 comes with outer dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z8 compared to the GH6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and GH6 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and GH6.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z8 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will deliver more detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.