Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF6

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.