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S5 II vs Z6 III
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the S5 II is the most affordable.
16 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S5 IILumix · 2023 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g (body only)Best | 760g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
S5 II
Z6 III
Portrait
8.2/10
8.4/10
Street
6.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.2/10
Food
7.5/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.1/10
7.0/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
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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