Clicky

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic S5 II X
(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
  • Released January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic S5 II X, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Z5 was unveiled 3 years before the S5 II X which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up versus the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Z5 S5 II X 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Nikon Z5

 S5 II X Z5 
ReleasedJanuary 2023July 2020More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Z5 S5 II X 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 and the S5 II X.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and S5 II X is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and S5 II X.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
68
good battery (470 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (675g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging features
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (675 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,399 $2,199