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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 10 years after the TS10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z6 II grades vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS10

 Z6 II TS10 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 131 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS10

 Z6 II TS10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the TS10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
high sensor resolution (25MP)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2010-01-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,997 $249