Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a extended review of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was unveiled 8 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 grades vs the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ZS15 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and ZS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.