Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z5 was announced 5 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z5 grades vs the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic LX100
Z5 | LX100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | September 2014 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z5
LX100 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX100
Z5 | LX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features outside dimensions 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 LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the LX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and LX100 is 62 and 83 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and LX100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4112 x 3088 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 393 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,399 | $800 |