Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z6 II was manufactured 10 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS5
Z6 II | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | June 2010 | More modern by 126 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon Z6 II
ZS5 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS5
Z6 II | ZS5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the ZS5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and ZS5 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and ZS5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 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 function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 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 | ||
Fastest 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery style | 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 | Two | One |
Pricing at release | $1,997 | $300 |