Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was unveiled 5 years after the GH5S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z8 grades against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 comes with exterior measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z8 and the GH5S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and GH5S is 55 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and GH5S.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will provide more detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.