Lumix S5 IIXvs Z6
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
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
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with Lumix S5 IIX
Camera family history