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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z6 was released 5 years before the S5 II X which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 grades versus the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Z6 S5 II X 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Nikon Z6

 S5 II X Z6 
RevealedJanuary 2023August 2018More modern by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Z6 S5 II X 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 provides outside 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 X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 vs the S5 II X.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and S5 II X is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and S5 II X.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 to give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography information
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2023-01-04
Physical type 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
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 15 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
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 rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, 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 port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $1,997 $2,199