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Lumix S5 IIXvs Nikon D7500

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 Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) Starting from £899 new Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

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.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ 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

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
  • D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
  • Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
  • Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £2,399 £899
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 8fps mechanical
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 740g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S5 IIXNikon D7500
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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