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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced July 2020
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FX580, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FX580 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z5 was introduced 11 years after the FX580 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5 matches up against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FX580

 Z5 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2009Newer by 140 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon Z5

 FX580 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FX580

 Z5 FX580 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides 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) while the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the FX580.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FX580 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and FX580.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
86
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
2 card slots
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (675g)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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 reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic 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 gr (1.49 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,399 $499