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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Panasonic TS2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS2

 Z6 II TS2 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 131 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS2 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS2

 Z6 II TS2 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
fantastic MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (410 shots)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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