Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was unveiled 9 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TS3 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and TS3.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.