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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
Panasonic S5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S5

 Z6 S5 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z6

 S5 Z6 
AnnouncedAugust 2020August 2018Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5

 Z6 S5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 per charge)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is excellent (25MP)
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (330 CIPA)
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
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