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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH6
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z8 was announced 22 months later than the GH5 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z8 matches up versus the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic GH5 II

          

          

            
 Z8 GH5 II 
RevealedMay 2023July 2021Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1840kClearer screen (+249k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 GH5 II Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5 II

          

          

            
 Z8 GH5 II 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 has got outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
See the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z8 vs the GH5 II.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and GH5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and GH5 II.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z8 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z8 will give you greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
89
 has manual focus
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
72
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5 II
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high fps (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 bad battery power (330 shots)
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
61
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (910g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography factors
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery power (330 per charge)
76
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging details
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (910g)
76
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (4992 x 3744 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked 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 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 46 108
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Display resolution 2,089k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4992x3744
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 727g (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 79
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.1
DXO Low light score 2548 1136
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $3,999 $1,700