Lumix S5 IIXvs Nikon D7500
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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