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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was released 9 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS3

 Z7 II TS3 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2011More recent by 112 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 TS3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TS3 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS3

 Z7 II TS3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II against the TS3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TS3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and TS3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $2,997 $380