50points
Nikon D5100
39points
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
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Nikon D5100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
Nikon D5100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
Why is Nikon D5100 better than Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S?
- Larger sensor size?
APS-CvsMicro Four Thirds - 5.3% more megapixels (main camera)?
16.9 MPvs16.05 MP - 12800 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?
25600 ISOvs12800 ISO - 30.43% better video recording quality (main camera)?
1080 x 30 fpsvs1080 x 23 fps - 340 shots longer battery life?
660 shotsvs320 shots - 565 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?
1183 ISOvs618 ISO - Has phase-detection autofocus for photos?
- 19 higher DxOMark Sensor score?
80vs61
Why is Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S better than Nikon D5100?
- 12 more focus points?
23vs11 - 1.5x faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format?
6 fpsvs4 fps - Viewfinder type?
Electronic viewfinder (EVF)vsOptical viewfinder (OVF) - Has built-in optical image stabilization?
- 5% more viewfinder coverage?
100%vs95% - 114 g lighter?
396 gvs510 g - Has a stereo microphone?
- Has a touch screen?
Price comparison
Nikon D5100
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Overall rating
Features
Build quality
9.3/10
4 votes
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Video quality
8.0/10
4 votes
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Controls
8.8/10
4 votes
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Low-light performance
7.5/10
4 votes
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Autofocus
7.3/10
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Design
Type
DSLR
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The type of camera.
The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
EVF resolution
∅
Nikon D5100: Not applicable
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An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.
has a built-in focus motor
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Optics
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount
Nikon F
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The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO
6400 ISO
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With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
✔Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
✔Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
✖Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
✔Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
supports Wi-Fi
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
✖Nikon D5100
✖Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
✔Nikon D5100
✔Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 + Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Miscellaneous
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Price comparison
Nikon D5100
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RP
1 year ago
9 / 10
Best Entry Level DSLR & Descent with Right Lens.
RP
1 year ago
9 / 10
Best Entry Level DSLR. The flip screen is so helpful when taking some wild angle shot in live view mode. Descent video quality for a 1080p resolution. Mount with the right lens, can compete with the latest mirrorless cameras for a cheap prices.
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Marcos
1 year ago
8 / 10
Photos
Marcos
1 year ago
8 / 10
Well, I use a D5100, I'm a pool photographer, and for photos and video it's good, but a lens makes a difference
Bruno de Lucca
2 years ago
8 / 10
With good lenses, it gives you nice results.
Bruno de Lucca
2 years ago
8 / 10