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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic LX100

 Z5 LX100 
RevealedJuly 2020September 2014Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z5

 LX100 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX100

 Z5 LX100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and LX100 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
66
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
68
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
75
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (675 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX100
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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