Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FX48, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FX48 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was manufactured 11 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores vs the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FX48 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FX48.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.