Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

The Z8 was unveiled 10 years after the G5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z8 scores against the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G5
Z8 | G5 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 132 months |
Display sizing | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1169k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z8
G5 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G5
Z8 | G5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 offers external dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z8 vs the G5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and G5 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and G5.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z8 will provide extra detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-05-10 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 46 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.20" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,089 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910 gr (2.01 pounds) | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 98 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 2548 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 320 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $3,999 | $699 |