Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 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" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Launched March 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
- Successor is Panasonic GH3
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was revealed 9 years after the GH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GH2
Z5 | GH2 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | March 2011 | Newer by 114 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Nikon Z5
GH2 | Z5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH2
Z5 | GH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the GH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and GH2.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-07-20 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 15.60 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 442g (0.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,399 | $1,000 |