Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z7 II was introduced 8 years after the TS4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 II scores vs the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS4
Z7 II | TS4 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | January 2012 | More modern by 106 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon Z7 II
TS4 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS4
Z7 II | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II against the TS4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TS4 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and TS4.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 197 gr (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 |
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 type | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $2,997 | $399 |