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Nikon Z5 IIc vs Panasonic Lumix S5

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The Z5 IIc wins 6 of 7 scored specs (resolution, burst, stabilization); the S5 wins 1 (battery (cipa)). They cost about the same.

6 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, stabilization, weight.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa).A compact full-frame body with strong video features and dual native ISO, suited to hybrid shooters and wedding videographers.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z5 IIc134 × 80.5 × 72 mm · 620 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S5132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9 mm · 714 g

Where they differ

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Z5 IIcS5
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,397BEST$1,397
CameraFits score8.6BEST7.2
PHOTO
Resolution24.5 MPBEST24.2 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsBEST7 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7.5 stopsBEST6.5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).down to −10 EVPeople
VIDEO
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-LogV-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal N-RAWNone
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.350 shots440 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.620 gBEST714 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.—2.36M-dot, 0.74×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-IISD UHS-II + SD UHS-I
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses50+80+

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