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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic S5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the S5 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Z fc (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was released 11 months later than the S5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z fc grades versus the S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic S5

 Z fc S5 
AnnouncedJune 2021August 2020Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z fc

 S5 Z fc 
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S5

 Z fc S5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.0"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z fc versus the S5.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and S5 is 79 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and S5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Z fc should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
67
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 Travel photography details
72
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S5
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 21 31
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.0"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $949 $1,999