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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 4 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z5 grades versus the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 Z5 ZS100 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2016More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 Z5 ZS100 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outer 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 ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5 vs the ZS100.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and ZS100 is 62 and 87 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and ZS100.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
86
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
65
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
74
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
78
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 has touch focus
 lighter than competition (312 grams)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
68
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
68
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors in class (675g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
75
 lighter than competition (312 grams)
 has touch focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
87
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
68
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
34
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competition (312 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS100
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 gr (1.49 pounds) 312 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 470 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,399 $700