Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2017
- Older Model is Panasonic GH4
- Successor is Panasonic GH5 II

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
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.

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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic GH5
Z6 | GH5 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon Z6
GH5 | Z6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic GH5
Z6 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
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 | 20 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 resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 725g (1.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 3299 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | XQD card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $1,298 |