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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS6

 Z50 TS6 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2015Fresher by 58 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon Z50

 TS6 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS6

 Z50 TS6 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397g)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 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 range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 images 370 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $857 $300