Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 129 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper 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).
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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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and FH3 is 62 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic 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 |