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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and S5 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z9 was brought out 14 months prior to the S5 II making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z9 grades against the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Z9 S5 II 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kSharper display (+249k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Nikon Z9

 S5 II Z9 
RevealedJanuary 2023October 2021More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic S5 II

 Z9 S5 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z9 has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z9 and the S5 II.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and S5 II is 51 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and S5 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z9 to offer extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
87
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II Street photography information
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,340g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (740 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography factors
65
good battery power (740 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (740 shots)
two card slots
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (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
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic S5 II
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-10-28 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 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 779
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 29 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 2,089k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 740 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $5,500 $2,000