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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GF1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Z5 was revealed 10 years after the GF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 grades vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GF1

 Z5 GF1 
ReleasedJuly 2020October 2009Newer by 132 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon Z5

 GF1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF1

 Z5 GF1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements 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 GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the GF1.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GF1 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and GF1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 fps)
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
25
supports face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 380 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,399 $400