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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GH2

 Z5 GH2 
LaunchedJuly 2020March 2011Newer by 114 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Nikon Z5

 GH2 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH2

 Z5 GH2 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
46
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
68
great battery power (470 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (470 shots)
2 card slots
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (675g)
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH2
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
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