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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and XS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 7 years later than the XS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic XS1

 Z5 XS1 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2013Fresher by 92 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon Z5

 XS1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic XS1

 Z5 XS1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5 versus the XS1.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and XS1 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and XS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
68
good battery (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
39
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (675 grams)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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 Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots
Battery format 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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,399 $130