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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was introduced 10 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z5 scores versus the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FH3

 Z5 FH3 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2010More recent by 129 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon Z5

 FH3 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH3

 Z5 FH3 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the FH3.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and FH3 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and FH3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (675 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (470 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than competitors (675g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (470 per charge)
2 card slots
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (675g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
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 measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,399 $160