Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z30 was unveiled 4 years later than the GH5S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z30 grades against the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z30 against the GH5S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and GH5S.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will render extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Z30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.