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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Z5 GH5S 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2018More recent by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 GH5S Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Z5 GH5S 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GH5S is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
62
 manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than average (675g)
68
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (470 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 slow fps (4.5 fps)
56
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 more heavy than average (675 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
86
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery power (470 shots)
 has dual storage slots
63
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
34
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (675g)
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 comes with face detection focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5S
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 @ 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,399 $2,498