Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic TS2

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was brought out 11 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z9 scores versus the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z9 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z9 enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z9 vs the TS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and TS2 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and TS2.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will render more detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Z9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.