Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
Panasonic
78 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 200 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 600 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.