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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was revealed 7 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS25

 Z6 II TS25 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2013Fresher by 95 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS25 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS25

 Z6 II TS25 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the TS25.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TS25 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (410 per charge)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (410 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter 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 range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack 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
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,997 $180