Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic TS5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 7 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II grades against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II versus the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TS5 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.