Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was released 7 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5 and the FH10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FH10 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and FH10.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.