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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 2 years after the GH5S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II grades against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GH5S

 Z6 II GH5S 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2018Newer by 34 months
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Nikon Z6 II

 GH5S Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5S

 Z6 II GH5S 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the GH5S.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and GH5S is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and GH5S.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
amazing MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (410 per charge)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (25MP)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5S
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $1,997 $2,498