Nikon D750 vs Panasonic GH5: Everything You Need To Know

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic GH5: Here we take a look at the Nikon D750 and the Panasonic GH5. These are cameras with different body types. The D750 is a semi-pro Nikon full frame camera and the GH5 is a professional mirrorless camera. However, before we go any further, let’s have a brief look at the main features of Panasonic GH5 and Nikon D750.

Panasonic GH5 vs Nikon D750 Specs

The Panasonic GH5 is a Pro Mirrorless camera whereas Nikon D750 is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera. The difference here lies in the body type. Mirrorless cameras are much more lightweight than their DSLR counterparts. However, DSLRs have been known to perform better than most mirrorless cameras. Although, with recent advancements in focus speeds and design, mirrorless cameras serve as good alternatives to DSLRs. Take a look at the specifications before a detailed overview.

Nikon D750 & Panasonic GH5

Specfications	Nikon D750	Panasonic GH5
Megapixels	24.3	20.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	None	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	5184 x 3888
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 – 12,800	200 – 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 – 51,200	100
AF Points	51	225 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	15	0 phase
Continuous Mode	6.5fps	12fps
LCD	3.2″ – Articulating	3.2″ – Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,229,000 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (3.68M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	1.52x
Video Resolution	1920×1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	4096×2160 (24p)
	1280×720 (60/50p)	3840×2160 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30″	60″
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	40	600
RAW Buffer Size	10	60
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built-in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1230 shots	410 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes
Weight	26.5 oz (750g)	25.6 oz (725g)
Size	5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1″	5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4″
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2017

Panasonic GH5 – Nikon D750 Common Features

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3.2″ vs 3.2″	Large display
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 6.5fps	Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High-quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Storage Slot	2 vs 2	Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic GH5: Size Comparison

The Panasonic GH5 is 2mm narrower and 15mm shorter than Nikon D750 however it is also 9mm thicker. So, they roughly are close in size.

Nikon D750 & Panasonic GH5

The same is true for the weight of both cameras. The Panasonic GH5 is 115g lighter than the Nikon D750. Again, this is not a significant difference.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic GH5: Sensor Comparison

The Panasonic GH5 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. In comparison, the Nikon D750 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 4 processor.

Another key difference between these two cameras is that the Panasonic GH5’s sensor lacks an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing the anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but, at the same time, it increases the chance of watery overlays occurring in certain pictures.

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH5 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

The Nikon D750 has a 3.8x larger sensor area than Panasonic GH5. Larger sensors provide more control of the depth of field and blurry background compared to the smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon D750 Advantages Over Panasonic GH5

Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	All the lenses are stabilized
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO	25.600 vs 12.800	100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	225 vs 51	174 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution	1.620k dots vs 1.229k dots	31% higher resolution screen
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000s vs 1/4000s	faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 6.5fps	5.5 fps faster
Weight	725 g vs 840 g	115 g lighter
Price	$1,998 vs $2,000	$2 cheaper
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs No	Connect off-camera flash
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Bluetooth
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot
Support for UHS Memory Cards	UHS-IIvsnone	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Here are the key points to note from the above table:

Megapixels – 4.0 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D750 is a much better choice.

Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than MFT. When shooting above ISO 3,200, the difference in image quality is significantly bigger.

ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

Built-in Flash

Battery Life – 1230 shots vs 410 shots.

Video: Nikon D750 Hands-on Review

Panasonic GH5 Advantages Over Nikon D750

Built-in Flash	YesvsNo	Useful in low-light
Max Sensor Resolution	24 MP vs 20 MP	19% more pixels
Battery Life	1230 shots vs 410 shots	820 more frames with a single charge
Sensor Pixel Area	35.66µm²vs 11.16µm²	219% larger pixel area
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Helps to view and changing settings easily
Autofocus at f/8 aperture	11 points vs none	Autofocus with teleconverters

Here are the key points to take away from the chart:

AA Filter – The Panasonic GH5 has no AA filter.

Body Image Stabilization – The Panasonic GH5 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

AF Points – 255 Contrast vs 51.

Continuous mode – 12fps vs 6.5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

LCD – It’s fully articulated.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Touchscreen Support

Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

Video Resolution – 4K video available.

UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000.

Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60” vs 30”.

JPEG Buffer Size – 600 vs 40.

RAW Buffer Size – 60 vs 10.

Bluetooth Support

USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

Video: Panasonic GH5 Hands-On Review

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Specfications

Nikon D750

Panasonic GH5