Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS100

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and ZS100 is 62 and 87 respectively.

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.