Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was launched 4 years later than the GF8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores vs the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GF8
Z5 | GF8 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | February 2016 | More recent by 54 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Nikon Z5
GF8 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GF8
Z5 | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the GF8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GF8 is 62 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and GF8.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-07-20 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 5.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 grams (1.49 lb) | 266 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 230 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $1,399 | $549 |