Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Introduced January 2023
- Replaced the Panasonic S5
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z6 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S5 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z6 matches up vs the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S5 II
Z6 | S5 II | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon Z6
S5 II | Z6 | |||
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Introduced | January 2023 | August 2018 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5 II
Z6 | S5 II | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 provides physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 vs the S5 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and S5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and S5 II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon Z6 to give more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2023-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 15 | 65 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,840 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5952x3968 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") |
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 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLJ31 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | XQD card | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $2,000 |