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Lumix S5 IIXvs D6

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX Lumix Lumix S5 IIX (2023) Starting from £2399 new Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount View Lumix S5 IIX
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Nikon D6 Nikon D6 (2020) Starting from £3200 new Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography View D6

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.

Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S5 IIX (2023)

  • Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
  • L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
  • Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
  • S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow

D6 (2020)

  • Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
  • Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
  • Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
  • Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)D6 (2020)
Price £2,399 £3,200
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.8MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K UHD 30fps
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 14fps mechanical
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~3580 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 1450g (body only)
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 160 × 163.5 × 92mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon F mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1
Genre Lumix S5 IIXD6
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
8.0
Sports & Action
10.0
Wildlife
9.0
Wedding & Events
8.0
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