Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon Zfc
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
View Nikon Zfc
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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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