Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
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45 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS6
Z50 | TS6 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | January 2015 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon Z50
TS6 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS6
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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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 |