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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Nikon D750 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Released January 2023
  • Previous Model is Panasonic S5
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D750 versus Panasonic S5 II X, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D750 was introduced 9 years prior to the S5 II X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the D750 scores against the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 D750 S5 II X 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Nikon D750

 S5 II X D750 
ReleasedJanuary 2023September 2014Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1229kSharper screen (+611k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Panasonic S5 II X

 D750 S5 II X 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D750 versus Panasonic S5 II X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D750 versus the S5 II X.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and S5 II X is 57 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and S5 II X.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D750 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography information
68
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
77
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (1,230 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (1,230 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging information
30
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Nikon D750Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D750 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-12 2023-01-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 779
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Leica L
Number of lenses 309 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 840 gr (1.85 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $2,000 $2,199