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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Successor is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was introduced within a month of the S5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z5 scores vs the S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S5

 Z5 S5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z5

 S5 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5

 Z5 S5 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2020Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 vs the S5.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and S5.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.5 fps)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery power (470 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.0 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,399 $1,999