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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced July 2020
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 7 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5 scores vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 Z5 LX7 
LaunchedJuly 2020October 2012More recent by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 Z5 LX7 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 vs the LX7.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and LX7 is 62 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and LX7.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will show extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
85
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
74
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than others (675g)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 low fps (4.5 fps)
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 heavier than others (675 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
64
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than others in class (298g)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
57
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
34
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others (675g)
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (298g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 675g (1.49 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,399 $400