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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 11 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z6 II matches up vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS1

 Z6 II TS1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS1

 Z6 II TS1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II and the TS1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and TS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
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touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 410 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
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