Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS20 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z7 II was released 8 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II grades versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS20
Z7 II | TS20 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | January 2012 | Fresher by 106 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon Z7 II
TS20 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS20
Z7 II | TS20 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II versus the TS20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and TS20 is 61 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and TS20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 46 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 420 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $2,997 | $179 |