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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced July 2020
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") use different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5 grades vs the ZS200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS200

 Z5 ZS200 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2018Fresher by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Nikon Z5

 ZS200 Z5 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS200

 Z5 ZS200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z5 against the ZS200.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and ZS200 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and ZS200.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
68
better than average battery power (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
76
great battery life (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
two card slots
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (675g)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS200
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $1,399 $800