Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Photography Glossary Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS12, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was launched 11 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 grades versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FS12
| Z5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2020 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 138 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 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 FS12 over the Nikon Z5
| FS12 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS12
| Z5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z5 compared to the FS12.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FS12 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FS12.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 15 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 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 Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" 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 | - |
| Style of battery | 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 card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Retail cost | $1,399 | $228 |
