Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Z6 was introduced 20 months later than the GH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 grades against the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 against the GH5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and GH5 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and GH5.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 will give greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Z6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.