Lumix
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
Decision tools · Compare
S5 IIX vs Z6 III
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z6 III is the most affordable.
Where the S5 IIX wins
- Cheaper new: £1,599 vs £2,199
- Weight: 740g (body only)
- Macro: 8.1 vs 7.0
Where the Z6 III wins
- Resolution: 24.5MP
- Burst Rate: 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Sports & Action: 9.2 vs 8.0
- Wildlife: 8.9 vs 7.9
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- S5 IIX 134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g
- Z6 III 138 × 102 × 74 mm · 760 g
The Z6 III is 4 mm wider, 16 mm slimmer and 20 g heavier than the S5 IIX.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
S5 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 740g (body only)Best | 760g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S5 IIX
Z6 III
Portrait
8.2/10
8.4/10
Street
6.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.2/10
Food
7.5/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.1/10
7.0/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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