Lumix S5 IIvs D5
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the d5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | — |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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