Lumix S5vs D5
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 (2020) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | — |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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