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Lumix S5 IIXvs Nikon Zfc

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) Starting from £799 new Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

↓ 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 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
Genre Lumix S5 IIXNikon Zfc
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Sports
7.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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