Compare Nikon Z5 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z5 II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,699 USD (Body Only) and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z5 II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 700g (with battery and card) / 620g (body only) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | Yes; dust and drip-resistant (comparable to the Z6 II) | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS (Back-Illuminated) | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.5 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to ISO 50–204,800) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-Body VR; up to 7.5 stops of compensation (supports Focus Point VR) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots); double the brightness of the previous model | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED EVF; 0.8x magnification; high-brightness (up to 3000 nits peak) | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 Phase-detection points | 779 points |
| AF System | Hybrid AF powered by EXPEED 7 (68% faster than Z5) | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| Eye AF | 9-type Subject Detection (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, etc.); tracks down to -10 EV. | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 14fps (Mechanical); 30fps (Electronic, JPEG only) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | NEF (RAW 14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); Supports Pre-Release Capture | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K 60p (1.5x crop); 4K 30p (Uncropped/Full-width); 1080p at 120p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit internal (N-Log / HLG); Internal N-RAW (12-bit) supported | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual Slots |
| Type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (SnapBridge) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) with Power Delivery; Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 380 shots (per charge); USB power delivery supported while in use. | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z5 II Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC19 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | $1,699 USD (Body Only) | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | Z5 II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |