Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
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.

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic TS25
Z5 | TS25 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 92 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon Z5
TS25 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic TS25
Z5 | TS25 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Launch pricing | $1,399 | $180 |