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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS2

 Z7 II TS2 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 131 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TS2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS2

 Z7 II TS2 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
88
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-01-26
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 area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery type 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 (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $2,997 $350