Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
92 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 8.300000190734863 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9 Black-9 2025
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S DC-S5M2KK9
Scores 95 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
