Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 4 years later than the TS6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 matches up vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 versus the TS6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TS6 is 74 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and TS6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.