Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GF5
- Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GF6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z5 was manufactured 7 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 grades versus the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GF6
Z5 | GF6 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | April 2013 | Fresher by 89 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon Z5
GF6 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF6
Z5 | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the GF6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GF6 is 62 and 87 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and GF6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 675g (1.49 lb) | 323g (0.71 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery format | 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 | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,399 | $326 |