| General | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Z30 | Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | |
| MSRP | $710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses) | $1699 (body only), $2299 (w/12-60mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.51 Megapixel | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 20.33 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 204,800 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off | |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4.5 to +19 EV | -4 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 209 | 225 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.52x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 11.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP | Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | 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 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -4 to +17 EV | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| DXO | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1136 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.1 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 | |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps | H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 4992 x 3774 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 4992 x 3744 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 25/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less 3 min - 120/100 fps | unlimited |
| IP Streaming | RTMP 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 16.00 Mb/s) RTMPS 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 8.0 Mb/s) |
| Terminals | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 LE |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone | via cable release or smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36") | 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) | 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1" | 7.5 x 6.1 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 1.76 lb | 2.795 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL25 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 400 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Other | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) | Image sensor shift type |
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