Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FX700

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FX700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was revealed 10 years after the FX700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z5 grades versus the FX700 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-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 against the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FX700 is 62 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FX700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.