Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Introduced January 2023
- Old Model is Panasonic S5

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

The Z5 was introduced 3 years prior to the S5 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5 scores against the S5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S5 II
Z5 | S5 II | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon Z5
S5 II | Z5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2023 | ![]() | July 2020 | More modern by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II
Z5 | S5 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the S5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and S5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and S5 II.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2023-01-04 |
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 area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 779 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Leica L |
Available lenses | 15 | 65 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5952x3968 |
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 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 740g (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") |
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 images | 370 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | DMW-BLJ31 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail price | $1,399 | $2,000 |