Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 5 years later than the TS6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 scores versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TS6 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TS6.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.