Lumix S5 IIXvs Nikon Zfc
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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 Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| 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), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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