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Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D810A versus Panasonic S5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and S5 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The D810A was revealed 6 years prior to the S5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D810A scores against the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Panasonic S5

 D810A S5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon D810A

 S5 D810A 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2015More modern by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1229kClearer screen (+611k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Panasonic S5

 D810A S5 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D810A compared to the S5.

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810A and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

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Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and S5.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D810A to give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D810A is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is high (36MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (1,200 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Nikon D810A vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Panasonic S5
 Nikon D810APanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D810A Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2020-08-14
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 measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 225
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Leica L
Number of lenses 309 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.0"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 gr (1.94 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $3,800 $1,999