Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon D6 D6 Black 2020
Nikon
77 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Nikon D6 D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.799999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 105 (105 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.27 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 3580 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini-HDMI |
| 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 D6 D6 Black 2020
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Nikon D6 D6 Black 20200.012score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
