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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z fc (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was introduced 4 years after the GH5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z fc grades vs the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GH5

 Z fc GH5 
RevealedJune 2021January 2017More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon Z fc

 GH5 Z fc 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH5

 Z fc GH5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc has outside 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) and the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z fc against the GH5.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GH5 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and GH5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z fc with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z fc is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
68
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (410 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
72
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (300 shots)
more heavy than competition (445g)
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 725 gr (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $949 $1,298