Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z5 was revealed 3 years after the GX850 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z5 scores vs the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic GX850
Z5 | GX850 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | January 2017 | Newer by 44 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Nikon Z5
GX850 | Z5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic GX850
Z5 | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the GX850.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and GX850 is 62 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and GX850.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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 w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 210 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $1,399 | $548 |