Nikon D780 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D780 vs Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and G5 (16MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was released 7 years after the G5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D780 scores against the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 enjoys outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D780 vs Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D780 against the G5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and G5 is 57 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and G5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D780 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D780 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher D780 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.