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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic SZ5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SZ5 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was released 8 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 grades vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Z5 SZ5 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2012Newer by 98 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon Z5

 SZ5 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic SZ5

 Z5 SZ5 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 and the SZ5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SZ5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (470 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (136g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $1,399 $195