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Comparison of Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Z5 ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 ×
General
ModelNikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberZ5S5
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dc-s5
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20202020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134133
Width (mm)7082
Height (mm)10197
Weight (g)675714
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.324.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)858.01847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.935.6
Sensor height (mm)23.923.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.975.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4512 x 2536(11.4 mp 16:9)
  • 4512 x 3008(13.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 3384(20.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6016 x 4016(24.2 mp 3:2)
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • 14-bit raw
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3328x2496
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-L Mount
Lens-Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Focal length (actual) (mm)-20.00 - 60.00
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-15
Filter thread (mm)-67
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); PinpointContrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls2,360K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.8-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,840,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)24-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto / auto/red-eye reduction / forced on / forced on/red-eye reduction / slow sync. / slow sync./red-eye reduction / forced off *for ia only.
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • 14-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type d)
  • usb-c
Power
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh
Usable battery types
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++



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