Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelZ8Lumix DMC-G5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      MSRP$3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel18 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      ProcessorEXPEED 7Venus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra high 2
      Extra high 1
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-9 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points49323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Lens MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot1,440k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps6.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 60 fps at 19 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
      Flash Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      DxO Low Light ISO2548618
      DxO Color Depth26.321.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.211.6
      DxO Overall Score9861
      Video Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      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
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43201920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: SnapBridge
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via app Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Dimensions144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27")120 x 83 x 71 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"7.5 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.565 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Battery PackEN-EL15c
      Battery Life330 shots320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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