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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GF2

 Z5 GF2 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2011Fresher by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Nikon Z5

 GF2 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF2

 Z5 GF2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the GF2.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GF2 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and GF2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography information
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 shots)
2 card slots
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
32
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF2
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine FHD
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
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 506
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 300 photographs
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 recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,399 $330