Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2

The following is a extended review of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z7 II grades vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II versus the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and TS2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and TS2.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.