Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black
Nikon
57 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Nikon Z8 Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 5.08 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
