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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and S5 II (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z8 was announced 5 months after the S5 II and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z8 scores against the S5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 II 
Display dimension3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kClearer display (+249k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 S5 II Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 II 
RevealedMay 2023January 2023Similar age
Manual focus  More precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 features physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions 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 Z8 versus Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z8 compared to the S5 II.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and S5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and S5 II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z8 to offer you more detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography highlights
89
 manual focus
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
86
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
72
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
77
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect AF
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low battery (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
61
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors (910g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
72
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
84
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 low battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
 includes mic support
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5 II
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-10 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 493 779
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 46 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,089k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 5952x3968
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910g (2.01 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,999 $2,000