Lumix S5 IIvs Z6
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Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
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
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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