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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH27 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was released 9 years after the FH27 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH27

 Z5 FH27 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2011Newer by 117 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon Z5

 FH27 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH27

 Z5 FH27 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has exterior 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) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 and the FH27.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FH27 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and FH27.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames per second)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
68
great battery (470 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (470 per charge)
two card slots
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine VI
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (24 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 port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.49 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 57 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 pictures 250 pictures
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 feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,399 $229