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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was brought out 7 years later than the G6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores versus the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic G6

 Z5 G6 
LaunchedJuly 2020April 2013More recent by 89 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z5

 G6 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G6

 Z5 G6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the G6.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and G6 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and G6.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Panasonic G6 Street photography information
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (675g)
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic G6
68
better than average battery power (470 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
two card slots
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (675 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 470 photos 340 photos
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,399 $750