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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

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

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z8 matches up vs the S5 II X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic S5 II X

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 II X 
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kCrisper display (+249k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Nikon Z8

		

		

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

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5 II X

		

		

			
 Z8 S5 II X 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2023Similar age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z8 and the S5 II X.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and S5 II X is 55 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and S5 II X.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z8 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
89
 you can focus manually
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
86
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography factors
72
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (910 grams)
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
61
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than competition (910 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
72
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery life (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
84
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
82
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging details
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (910g)
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
 does have external microphone port
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2023-01-04
Body design 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 area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 493 779
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 46 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,089k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 7680x4320 5952x3968
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910 gr (2.01 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c DMW-BLJ31
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
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $3,999 $2,199