Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Here is a extended review of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 12 months before the GH5 II so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z5 matches up against the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements 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 GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z5 vs the GH5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GH5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and GH5 II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.