Nikon D6 vs Panasonic GF5

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D6 versus Panasonic GF5, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D6 was launched 7 years later than the GF5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D6 scores against the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D6 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D6 enjoys outer measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D6 versus Panasonic GF5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D6 vs the GF5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D6 and GF5 is 50 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D6 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D6 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.