Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 7 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the TS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TS25 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and TS25.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.