Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5S

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was unveiled 3 years after the GH5S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z fc grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc features external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z fc against the GH5S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and GH5S.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will produce more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.