Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 was introduced 5 years before the S5 II X which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 grades versus the S5 II X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 compared to the S5 II X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and S5 II X is 62 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and S5 II X.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to deliver greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.