Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z5 was launched 11 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z5 scores versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FS25
Z5 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2009 | More recent by 140 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon Z5
FS25 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS25
Z5 | FS25 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the FS25.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FS25 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and FS25.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $1,399 | $230 |