Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS20

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 8 years after the TS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 matches up versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 and the TS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TS20 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and TS20.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.