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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 was unveiled 6 years after the G5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z6 scores versus the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G5

 Z6 G5 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2012Newer by 75 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z6

 G5 Z6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G5

 Z6 G5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 and the G5.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and G5 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and G5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography information
Panasonic G5 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
66
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G5 Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (396g)
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G5
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 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 surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 61
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 3299 618
Other
Battery life 330 shots 320 shots
Battery style 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 type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,997 $699