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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and F5 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 7 years after the F5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5 matches up against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic F5

 Z5 F5 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2013More modern by 92 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon Z5

 F5 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic F5

 Z5 F5 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features physical 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 F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the F5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and F5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and F5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (470 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
68
great battery power (470 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $1,399 $100