Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS4

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was brought out 8 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z5 matches up versus the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 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).

See the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 and the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TS4 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and TS4.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.