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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Nikon D6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D6 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and F5 (14MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The D6 was revealed 7 years after the F5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D6 scores versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Panasonic F5

 D6 F5 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 87 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon D6

 F5 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Panasonic F5

 D6 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D6 has physical dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D6 versus the F5.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and F5 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and F5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D6 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D6 will result in more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D6
Street photography with Panasonic F5
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography info
Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (3,580 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,580 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
30
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon D6 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon D6Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type 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 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 105 -
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270g (2.80 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 3580 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
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