Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX85

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 4 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z5 matches up versus the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GX85 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will result in more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.