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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the S220 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The S220 was revealed 9 years prior to the GH5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S220 grades against the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic GH5

 S220 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon S220

 GH5 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2009Fresher by 96 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic GH5

 S220 GH5 

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 compared to the GH5.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and GH5 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and GH5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S220 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-03 2017-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 2000 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 725 gr (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Price at release $56 $1,298