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Comparison of Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Z6 ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 ×
General
ModelNikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberZ6G95
Alternate model number(s)
  • z 6
  • g90
  • g91
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134130
Width (mm)6877
Height (mm)10194
Weight (g)1,175746
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic G85
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.520.3
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)858.01224.9
Sensor width (mm)35.917.3
Sensor height (mm)23.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.943.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score95-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,299-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1696(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 2544(11.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 3016(13.7 mp 3:2)
  • 6048 x 3400(20.6 mp 16:9)
  • 6048 x 4024(24.3 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)129.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
LensNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 SPanasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 70.0012.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.925
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.250.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3020
Filter thread (mm)7258
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); PinpointContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controlsEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.81.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0001,240,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)2416
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 204,800 in Hi-2Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)C1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-6
Flash range description-GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • xq
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-d
  • usb 2.0 micro-b
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.390.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)129.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)47-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)129.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3531
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)129.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2926
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.05
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.Electronic shutter mode: Full AF lag = 0.162s, Manual focus lag = 0.082s, Prefocued = 0.074s,
Startup time (s)1.51
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380290
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)310290
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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