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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(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
Panasonic ZS5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Z6 II ZS5 
LaunchedOctober 2020June 2010More modern by 126 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Z6 II ZS5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
86
 you can focus manually
 MP count amazing (25MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
27
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
78
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery (410 shots)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
 low battery (410 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
63
 lighter than average in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
82
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 low battery (410 shots)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
36
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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