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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was manufactured 3 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z5 grades against the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GH5

 Z5 GH5 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon Z5

 GH5 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5

 Z5 GH5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the GH5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and GH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery life (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (470 shots)
2 card slots
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,399 $1,298