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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Launched January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and S5 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was brought out 11 years prior to the S5 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V2 scores against the S5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic S5 II

 1 V2 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon 1 V2

 S5 II 1 V2 
LaunchedJanuary 2023October 2012Fresher by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S5 II

 1 V2 S5 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the S5 II.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and S5 II is 85 and 59 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and S5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 II will show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography features
66
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
87
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Street photography advice
63
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging info
29
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S5 II
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-10-24 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 73 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Leica L
Amount of lenses 13 65
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278g (0.61 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $599 $2,000