Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z6 II was released 8 years after the TS4 which is quite a big 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 TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS4
Z6 II | TS4 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | January 2012 | More modern by 106 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon Z6 II
TS4 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS4
Z6 II | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the TS4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS4 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TS4.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 310 photos |
Battery form | 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 |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $1,997 | $399 |