Lumix S5 IIXvs D6
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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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.
Who should buy what
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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