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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic G100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was announced around the same time to the G100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z5 matches up vs the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 Z5 G100 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 G100 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 Z5 G100 
AnnouncedJuly 2020June 2020Similar age
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the G100.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and G100 is 62 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and G100.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
85
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than others (675 grams)
78
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
56
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
68
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 heavier than others (675 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 has double storage slots
71
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
34
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (675 grams)
78
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 no image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 @ 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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $698