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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was brought out 3 years prior to the S5 II X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the S5 II X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Z7 II S5 II X 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Nikon Z7 II

 S5 II X Z7 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2023October 2020Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S5 II X

 Z7 II S5 II X 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has physical 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) while the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the S5 II X.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S5 II X is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and S5 II X.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to provide you with more detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Z7 II will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
88
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery life (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography information
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S5 II X
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2023-01-04
Body design 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 46 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
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 779
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
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 speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Launch price $2,997 $2,199