Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM5

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was introduced 6 years later than the GM5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z fc scores against the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc versus the GM5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and GM5 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and GM5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will result in greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z fc should have an edge in sensor technology.