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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced July 2020
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was revealed 10 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 scores vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH1

 Z5 FH1 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon Z5

 FH1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH1

 Z5 FH1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions 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 FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the FH1.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FH1 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and FH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (675g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
2 card slots
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (675 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash options 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
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $1,399 $150