Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic GH5

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z8 was introduced 6 years after the GH5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z8 matches up against the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z8 vs the GH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and GH5 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and GH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z8 will give you greater detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.