Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS12

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.