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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 7 years after the TS25 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II grades vs the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS25

 Z7 II TS25 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2013More modern by 95 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TS25 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS25

 Z7 II TS25 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II and the TS25.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TS25 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and TS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
88
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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
External flash
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 705g (1.55 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $2,997 $180