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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3100
  • New Model is Nikon D3300
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3200 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very well matched but the D3200 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D3200 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GH5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D3200 matches up versus the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Panasonic GH5

 D3200 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon D3200

 GH5 D3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2012Newer by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Panasonic GH5

 D3200 GH5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3200 versus Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D3200 versus the GH5.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and GH5 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and GH5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3200 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D3200 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography information
64
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
59
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
27
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon D3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-25 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 225
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 77
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 1131 807
Other
Battery life 540 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Launch pricing $530 $1,298