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Lumix S5 IIXvs Nikon Z8

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 Z8 Nikon Nikon Z8 (2023) Starting from £3999 new Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals View Nikon Z8

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, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.

↓ 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 Z8 (2023)

  • Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
  • Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
  • Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
  • Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body

Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S5 IIX (2023)Nikon Z8 (2023)
Price £2,399 £3,999
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 45.7MP
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops 6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) 330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 740g body only 910g body only
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S5 IIXNikon Z8
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
4.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
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