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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 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 GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was introduced 8 years after the GX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z5 scores against the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GX1

 Z5 GX1 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2012More modern by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Nikon Z5

 GX1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX1

 Z5 GX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers physical 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 GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the GX1.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and GX1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and GX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (675 grams)
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
47
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography advice
68
great battery (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than competitors (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (300 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (470 shots)
has double storage slots
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (675 grams)
32
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 675 grams (1.49 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 470 shots 300 shots
Battery style 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 Single
Price at launch $1,399 $228