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Nikon Zf vs Panasonic S5 II

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The Zf wins 6 of 7 scored specs (resolution, stabilization, battery (cipa)); the S5 II wins 1 (max video). They cost about the same.

6 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, battery (cipa), weight.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: max video.
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Size, to scale

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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 Zf144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g
  • Panasonic S5 II134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm · 740 g

Where they differ

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ZfS5 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,997BEST$1,998
CameraFits score8.5BEST8.3
PHOTO
Resolution24.5 MPBEST24.2 MP
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stopsBEST6.5 stops
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −10 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.22 ms · 4K full width, DPReview22 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:2
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.NoneProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMI (paid DMW-SFU2 upgrade)
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.380 shotsBEST370 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.710 gBEST740 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.69M-dot, 0.8×3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I2x SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses50+80+

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