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S1IIE vs Z5 II
Quick take: The Z5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z5 II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1IIELumix · 2025 | Z5 IINikon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £1,329Best |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) | 700g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1IIE
Z5 II
Portrait
8.6/10
8.4/10
Street
6.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
7.9/10
7.1/10
Documentary
8.0/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
8.2/10
7.9/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
8.0/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.7/10
Food
7.9/10
7.6/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.2/10
Architecture
7.4/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
7.5/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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