Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 7 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 scores versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the SZ3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SZ3 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.