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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 8 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS20

 Z6 II TS20 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 106 months
Manual focus Very precise 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 TS20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS20

 Z6 II TS20 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the TS20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS20 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TS20.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack 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 Dual One
Cost at launch $1,997 $179