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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was launched 3 years after the GH5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II matches up against the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 Z6 II GH5 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2017More modern by 46 months
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 GH5 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 Z6 II GH5 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II and the GH5.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and GH5 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and GH5.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 manual focus
 excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
76
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
74
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
68
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery life (410 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
66
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
 bad battery (410 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
82
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (25MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
75
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 not so great battery life (410 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
75
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
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 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 410 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,997 $1,298