Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
(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)
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS4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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic TS5
| Z5 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2020 |  | July 2013 | More modern by 86 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer 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).
Analyze the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TS5 is 62 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsStreet Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
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)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
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)
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
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
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)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesLandscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
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
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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthVlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic 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 |