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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic F5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and F5 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was launched 7 years later than the F5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic F5

 Z7 II F5 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2013More recent by 95 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon Z7 II

 F5 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic F5

 Z7 II F5 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the F5.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and F5 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and F5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
Flash options 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 Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,997 $100