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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 10 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z5 scores vs the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH20

 Z5 FH20 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon Z5

 FH20 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH20

 Z5 FH20 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the FH20.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FH20 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FH20.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. 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 allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.5 fps)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-20 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 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 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery format 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, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,399 $179