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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 8 years later than the G5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic G5

 Z6 II G5 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2012More recent by 101 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z6 II

 G5 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G5

 Z6 II G5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the G5.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and G5 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and G5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic G5
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
66
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic G5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings 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 Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 705g (1.55 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 410 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,997 $699