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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and S5 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z8 was launched 2 years later than the S5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z8 grades against the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 
RevealedMay 2023August 2020More recent by 34 months
Screen dimension3.20"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1840kSharper screen (+249k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 S5 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 offers outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z8 versus the S5.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and S5.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z8 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
89
 has manual focus
 high MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
86
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Panasonic S5
72
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 low battery (330 shots)
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
61
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 high MP (46MP)
 low battery (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
79
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
84
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery (330 shots)
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.0 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
33
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone socket
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 46 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20 inch 3.0 inch
Screen resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) 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 910 gr (2.01 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $3,999 $1,999