Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 2 years later than the GH5S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 matches up against the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the GH5S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and GH5S.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge in sensor tech.