Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Announced June 2022
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z30 was introduced 7 years after the GM5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z30 matches up against the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic GM5
| Z30 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2022 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 95 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Nikon Z30
| GM5 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic GM5
| Z30 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 features outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z30 vs the GM5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and GM5 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and GM5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z30 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z30 will provide more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2022-06-29 | 2014-09-15 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | 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 |
| Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 35 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 211 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | DMW-BLH7 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $650 | $966 |