Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GH4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 6 years after the GH4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 grades vs the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the GH4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GH4 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and GH4.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.