Panasonic GH5 vs Nikon P950

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Panasonic GH5 vs Nikon P950

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Nikon P950

Slower slow-motion
180 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.34 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
87 mm vs 149 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
725g vs 1005g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1620k vs 921k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 5 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P950 advantages over Panasonic GH5

Less expensive
$797* vs $1298
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P900

Panasonic GH5

Nikon P900

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$597
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P950

Nikon P900

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$597
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1 II

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Nikon P950

Olympus E-M1 II

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Nikon P950

Panasonic G9

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon P1000

Panasonic GH5

Nikon P1000

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$1047
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$1047
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon P950 vs Nikon P1000

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G95

Nikon P950

Panasonic G95

$797
1/2.3 inch

Higher max flash sync

$831
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P950 vs Panasonic G95

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