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S5 IIX vs Nikon ZR

Quick take: The Nikon ZR has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Nikon ZR is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification S5 IIXLumix · 2023Nikon ZRNikon · 2025
Price £1,399Best£1,999
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS24.5MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP25.0MPBest
Video 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognitionHybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)
Burst Rate 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)20fpsBest
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA)390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recordingBest
Weight 740g (body only)630g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×None (screen only)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots4.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsCFexpress Type B + microSD
Connectivity USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-sizeUSB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
Nikon ZR
Portrait
8.2/10
6.6/10
Street
6.3/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.9/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.7/10
Food
7.5/10
7.8/10
Macro
8.1/10
6.2/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
5.6/10

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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