Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
(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
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic TS6
| Z5 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | January 2015 | More recent by 68 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon Z5
| TS6 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic TS6
| Z5 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2015-01-06 |
| 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 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 photos | 370 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,399 | $300 |