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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 Z8 GH6 
RevealedMay 2023February 2022More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kSharper display (+249k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 GH6 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 Z8 GH6 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and GH6 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography info
89
 has manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
79
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (25MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
72
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (910 grams)
74
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
81
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 low battery pack (330 shots)
71
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography highlights
61
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than average (910 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
68
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (25MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Landscape photography camera
84
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 low battery pack (330 shots)
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (25MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging information
33
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than average (910 grams)
75
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (5760 x 2880 resolution)
 does have mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH6
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 5776 x 4336
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 46 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 5760x2880
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 823g (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots 2 2
Retail price $3,999 $2,198