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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Panasonic S5 II
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Z5 S5 II 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon Z5

 S5 II Z5 
IntroducedJanuary 2023July 2020More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II

 Z5 S5 II 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
87
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
68
good battery (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography features
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
has mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
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