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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 5 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 II grades against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS30

 Z7 II TS30 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2015Fresher by 71 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TS30 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS30

 Z7 II TS30 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with 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) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the TS30.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TS30 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic MP (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2015-01-06
Body design 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 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
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