Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF5

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Z fc was launched 9 years later than the GF5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z fc matches up versus the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has 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 GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z fc versus the GF5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and GF5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z fc due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Z fc should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.