Nikon D810 vs Panasonic S5 II

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D810 and Panasonic S5 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and S5 II (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D810 was launched 9 years earlier than the S5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D810 matches up versus the S5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D810 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D810 comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D810 and Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D810 versus the S5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810 and S5 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and S5 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D810 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.