Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Announced August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 was brought out 24 months prior to the S5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z6 matches up against the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S5
Z6 | S5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.0" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z6
S5 | Z6 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | August 2018 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5
Z6 | S5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 versus the S5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and S5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z6 to provide you with more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z6 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 15 | 31 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.0 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 714 grams (1.57 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3299 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 440 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $1,999 |