Clicky

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The D850 was brought out 4 months before the GH5S so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D850 grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Panasonic GH5S

 D850 GH5S 
Screen resolution2359k1620kClearer screen (+739k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Nikon D850

 GH5S D850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Panasonic GH5S

 D850 GH5S 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D850 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D850 against the GH5S.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and GH5S is 54 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and GH5S.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D850 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D850 will produce extra detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
66
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,840 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D850
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
65
better than average battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D850
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,840 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
30
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Nikon D850 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Panasonic GH5S
 Nikon D850Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D850 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-24 2018-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 153 225
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,359k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,997 $2,498