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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S5 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was brought out 3 months later than the S5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z7 II matches up versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S5

 Z7 II S5 
Display size3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S5 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S5

 Z7 II S5 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2020Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the S5.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S5 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and S5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to give you extra detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S5
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 46MP 24MP
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 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.0"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 420 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Retail price $2,997 $1,999