Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Released July 2020
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was unveiled 7 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 scores vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS30
Z5 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | January 2013 | Newer by 92 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon Z5
ZS30 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS30
Z5 | ZS30 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the ZS30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and ZS30 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-07-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | 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 | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $1,399 | $250 |