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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was revealed 9 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z fc grades against the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G5

 Z fc G5 
IntroducedJune 2021July 2012Fresher by 109 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z fc

 G5 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G5

 Z fc G5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc features outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc versus the G5.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and G5 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and G5.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will show more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z fc should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography features
Panasonic G5 Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445g)
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
68
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
51
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Panasonic G5 Travel photography info
72
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (300 per charge)
heavier than average (445 grams)
66
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
62
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G5
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $949 $699