Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Z6 II was brought out 10 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z6 II scores against the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS2
Z6 II | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | January 2010 | Newer by 131 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon Z6 II
TS2 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS2
Z6 II | TS2 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II versus the TS2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS2 is 61 and 93 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TS2.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch cost | $1,997 | $350 |