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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was revealed 8 years after the G5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 scores versus the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic G5

 Z5 G5 
ReleasedJuly 2020July 2012More modern by 98 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z5

 G5 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G5

 Z5 G5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 and the G5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and G5 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and G5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames/s)
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 shots)
two card slots
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (675 grams)
62
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 470 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $1,399 $699