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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Panasonic TS4
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic TS4

 Z6 II TS4 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 106 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TS4 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS4

 Z6 II TS4 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (410 per charge)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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