Lumix S5vs Z6 III
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii 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) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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