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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 7 years after the TS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic TS5

 Z5 TS5 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2013More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Nikon Z5

 TS5 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic TS5

 Z5 TS5 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 and the TS5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TS5 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
68
great battery (470 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic TS5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-07-20 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $1,399 $350