Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic S5 II

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic S5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Z30 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was unveiled 6 months before the S5 II which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z30 scores vs the S5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 features external measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z30 vs the S5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and S5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and S5 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S5 II will produce greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.