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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Panasonic TS6
(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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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic TS6

 Z5 TS6 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2015More recent by 68 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer 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).

Check the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery life (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Z5Panasonic 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